When Leapfrogging in Helium to Get a Better Ranking: Leapfrogging a 'One Liner'

Beginning an article with a ‘one liner’ often attracts the attention of readers. Many professional writers regard this as an effective writing technique, but because of transitions at helium.com, the use of a ‘one liner’ will not be an effective writing technique, in the near future. In fact, Helium writers will need to leapfrog articles that have a ‘one liner’ to improve their ratings and earnings.   

This recent comment in an e-mail from helium.com, offers a suggestion as to what to look at when leapfrogging at Helium.

“If you can edit your articles to get rid of a ‘one liner’ at the top of an article, this will help the presentation of your work.”

Ideally, the best possible presentation of your work is what you want to accomplish because it will draw your readership, as well as increase your ratings and potential earnings. It should also make your writing more marketable.   

The reason for this change is that when the Helium transition is complete, a ‘one liner’ may appear to make the original title, the headline and a first liner appear to be three titles. This could be confusing for readers. It may make it difficult to locate articles on the website.

How can a Helium writer improve upon a ‘one liner’ writing technique?

Shifting the writing focus from a ‘one liner’ to real life knowledge at the beginning of an article, does have merit. While a ‘one liner’ may appear profound, inspirational, thought provoking, proverbial or even comedic in nature, the inclusion of actual knowledge instead of a ‘one liner’ at the beginning of an article will make the freelance writer’s article more marketable, as it will draw the reader to the real life topic under discussion, immediately.  

Search engine optimization (SEO) emphasis at the beginning of an article makes it more accessible on search engines. Someone searching for a particular topic can find it more easily when key words and key phrases are located right at the beginning of an article.  Placing them in the content or body of the article again later, may also prove to be of benefit.  

Is there an appropriate time and place for a ‘one liner’?

A 'one liner' can have its time and place. The initial statement in a helium.com article should not be a ‘one liner’. Appropriate placement later in the article does make sense.      

Teacher Tips on How to Help The Day Dreamer: Where Does the Daydreamer Go?

Every teacher has at least one student who tends to be a daydreamer, at least some of the time. Some students are inclined to daydream more than others. Understanding the nature of daydreaming and being aware of how you as a teacher or parent can help a daydreamer, may prove to be important in terms of his or her education.

Where can you find a daydreamer?

Walk into any classroom unobtrusively and you will see the majority of students engaged in various kinds of activities. Some will be continuously busy, while one student may sit and gaze off into some unknown, vast horizon of thought. Perhaps he or she is taking a quick trip into his or her daydream world, maybe musing, or aspiring towards greatness. Maybe he or she is locked into, possibly lost in a nondescript void.

“Children who suffer from inattention disorder often daydream or look out of windows. Girls suffer from inattention disorder more than boys do. Those who have an inattention disorder get labeled as: preoccupied, lazy, spacey, couch potatoes, slow, etc.”

Inattention disorder is another expression used for a daydreamer, but it must be distinguished from “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.”

Normally, students dream at night, while the daydreamer is awake, but appears to be out of touch with reality for a time, during the day.        

What is a daydream?

The freedictionary.com suggests that a daydream is an experience that is “a dreamlike musing or fantasy while awake, especially of the fulfillment of wishes or hopes.”

Everyone has hopes and dreams and that is a good thing, not something to be frowned upon by others, including teachers and parents, who become exasperated by daydreamers. Daydreaming becomes problematic when a daydreamer does not accomplish his or her day-to-day tasks. Helping a daydreamer involves bringing him or her back into touch with reality, where he or she can function appropriately.

Consider the following suggestions:

Approach the daydreamer gently, quietly and cautiously, so as not to startle him or her. Perhaps touch him or her gently on his or her shoulder.

Ask the daydreamer what he or she is thinking about at that moment in time, when he or she responds. Invite the daydreamer to share his or her thoughts, ideas or goals with others.

Depending upon the response you receive, you may need to ascertain whether the student is daydreaming, or if something else is happening with him or her. 

At times, a medical assessment may prove beneficial. Note that what appears to be a daydreamer may be a student who is exhausted and falling asleep in class. He or she may have blood glucose problems like hypoglycemia and need medical attention. He or she may also have consumed a large amount of sugar and become sleepy from it. What appears to be daydreaming may also be indicative of a seizure disorder.

For parents and teachers alike, it is important to keep a record of when and where the daydreaming activity appears to be happening. Noting the symptoms may make a diagnosis with appropriate treatment, possible.

At times, daydreaming may indicate boredom in class or a low attention span that resolves itself over time.

Teachers and parents need to regain the attention of the daydreamer who tends to drift off repeatedly. Placing him or her in an active environment or a part of the classroom where there is a better flow of oxygen, may make a difference. Occasional time-out breaks can help a daydreamer.

There are many things parents and teachers can do to help daydreamers. Remember that they too, may have been daydreamers at one time or another; perhaps they still are and understand where daydreamers go in their imaginary travels or musings.

Elements of a Good Quote: Discerning Good Quotes From Others

Freelance writers and others recognize a good quote when they see one. They learn how to employ it effectively and appropriately in a wide variety of literary projects, in order to accomplish a specific purpose. When used appropriately, a simple quote can make a more powerful statement than an entire article.

Understanding what a good quote is can help freelance writers use it appropriately. In many ways, a good quote is like putting the finishing touches on a piece of artwork.

“The artist is the only one who knows that the world is a subjective creation, that there is a choice to be made, a selection of elements, ” a quotation by Anais Nin.

What is a quote?

Thefreedictionary.com suggests that to quote something is “to repeat or copy the words of (another), usually with acknowledgment of the source” or “to cite or refer to for illustration or proof.” It is also used within the context of “to repeat a brief passage or excerpt” or “to state (a price) for securities, goods, or services”.

For freelance writers and others, a good quote entails a judgment thereof and offers a number of unique elements including the following:

Truth:

Truth rings true in every era. Truth in the form of a brief, unique and different literary statement, has the power to touch and change the lives of people over different generations. People value truth and statements that ring true to them. These are the ones they hold dear or treasure. 

Timeliness or timelessness:

Writers in every era have created quotes that live on, as there appears to be an element of timeliness and timelessness to them. In other words, at almost any time and in any part of the world, they can be quoted and be appropriate for that time and place.  

Profundity:

Quotes reiterated throughout the ages offer simple but profound messages that strike an inner cord touching the hearts and minds of people, mentally, emotionally and often spiritually.    

Inspiration:

Good quotes offer inspiration to others, even those who may have difficulty understanding other methods of expression or communication.

Openness to interpretation: 

A good quote is open to a multiplicity of different kinds of interpretation. Many of them have double meanings or many meanings, on different levels of thought.

Other important aspects of quotes include the following:

Use of quotation marks:

The use of quotation marks identifies a quote as such and draws attention to it. It can also signify a voice that is speaking.   

Accuracy of literary source:

The accuracy of its literary source confirms the validity of a good quote. There are quotes that have unknown or anonymous sources, difficult to track down in terms of actual origin or authorship. Quotes may change meanings when translated in other languages, so accuracy of source is always important. Avoiding plagiarism is important when using any quote.     

There are quotes and then there are good quotes, the ones that are better than others. Working with different quotes over time in terms of literary projects, will assist a freelance writer to discern between the two.     

When is Relevancy Important in Freelance Writing? Freelance Writing and Relevancy

Freelance writers do not always have clear, distinct or concise guidelines when writing articles for publication on the Internet. In terms of context, what they write may go many possible directions. This becomes problematic when their writing has no relevancy or is not relevant in terms of what is required for publication.

What is relevancy?

Dictionary.com suggests that the word relevancy means “The condition of being relevant, or connected with the matter at hand.”

What does being relevant or connected mean?

The word relevant refers to being “pertinent”.

Consider the following writing tips regarding when relevancy is important in freelance writing.

Search engine optimization (SEO):

Freelance writers who understand search engine optimization, look for key words and phrases that offer potential directives in terms of publication expectations. One or more of these may be evident in the requested topic.

These key words or phrases provide appropriate guidelines in terms of topic relevancy. Adhering to them, as well as developing them further throughout an article, should make and keep an article pertinent. Key words and phrases lead to appropriate research for articles.

Publication format:

Being familiar with, or knowing and understanding publishing format is important in terms of freelance writing relevancy. For example, an Internet publisher may be requesting articles with a specified format. Adherence to that format increases the likelihood of publication and sales, while veering away from that specified format may result in rejection of an article, even though on its own, the article may have substantial merit. Improper formatting may cause an article to lose its relevancy.

Chronological implications:

Chronology has important implications in terms of freelance writing relevancy. Addressing chronological issues appropriately, will lead an Internet publisher to accept articles because they are pertinent for the anticipated time frame. When articles do not adhere to a time frame, they stand to lose their relevancy. In other words, one cannot substitute outdated articles for those that should reveal an eye to the future. The same holds true for articles written with reference to specific places. Accuracy is important.            

Article placement:

Appropriate article placement is important in terms of freelance writing relevancy. An experienced freelance writer should be able to recognize when an article he or she has written is appropriate or relevant for a specific website.

Submitting articles to an inappropriate website can lead to frustration on the part of the freelance writer, as well as the potential publisher. When there is a question about article relevancy, the onus is on the freelance writer to find out from the potential publisher what website is appropriate.

Understanding relevancy is critical for freelance writer success with respect to potential article publication and sales. At times, trial and error can result in the growth of a freelance writer’s learning curve, but that is learning the hard way. Appropriate article management can help to prevent many relevancy issues.  
        

How to Create Processes Within A Business That Stimulate Innovative Thinking: Progress is the Goal

At the heart of any progressive business are processes that stimulate innovative thinking. New and ongoing growth is dependent upon innovative thought by employers and employees. Thus, the question becomes one of how to create processes within a business that stimulate innovative thinking.

Understanding what processes are will prove beneficial in terms of stimulating innovative thinking.

The businessdictionary.com defines the word process as

“Sequence of interdependent and linked procedures which, at every stage, consume one or more resources (employee time, energy, machines, money) to convert inputs (data, material, parts, etc.) into outputs. These outputs then serve as inputs for the next stage until a known goal or end result is reached”.

What can employers do to encourage their employees to become innovative thinkers?

An employer who is receptive to new thoughts and ideas from employees is more likely to stimulate innovative thinking than one who chooses to ignore or stifle them in this regard. Encouraging new thoughts and ideas invariably opens up or expands new horizons for business.

An employer regularly practicing brainstorming with his or her employees shows receptivity to new thoughts and ideas with respect to the business in question. While not every new thought or idea is necessarily appropriate or something to act upon, brainstorming can lead a business into innovative transitions that will benefit the business, as well as the employer and employees.

Selectivity is important when it comes to new thoughts and ideas. When an employer is selective about the kinds of thoughts and ideas that he or she chooses to act upon, employees sense it. This also gives them some idea of the direction the business is heading. Breaking free of traditional thought allows new thoughts and ideas to surface.

While what has worked in the past may still be appropriate in the present and on into the future, there is usually room for progress. Note that employers and employees often struggle with transition from traditional thought to non-traditional thought, at least until they see and understand that there are better ways of doing business. Setting new goals has the potential to be progressive.

Incentives like promotions and bonuses from employers encourage innovative leaders in any business, as well as separate them from their non-innovative followers.

Caution is always important, as an employee who appears to be a non-innovative thinker may not feel significant enough to bring forth new thoughts and ideas. Every employee should have an equal opportunity to present new thoughts and ideas without mockery, ridicule or having to suffer any kind of reprisal.

Be aware that the ultimate goal of innovation is progress. Innovative thoughts and ideas lead to and often ensure progress. The investment of time and energy to create processes that stimulate innovation normally prove worthwhile.

The Importance of Compliance in the Work Place: Compliance Versus Non-compliance

Compliance in the work place can make or break a business and thus, its importance in a business of any size should not be under-estimated.

Employers and employees often enter into disputes or controversies that involve issues of compliance versus non-compliance in the work place. While an employer needs and insists upon compliance in a work place, employees may not always comprehend its necessity or significance. At the heart of many work place problems lies non-compliance. 

Understanding what compliance means may prove beneficial to employers and employees. 

What does the word comply mean?

The freedictionary.com defines the word comply as “to act in accordance with another's command, request, rule, or wish” or in a more obsolete context, “to be courteous or obedient”.

Employers are not dictators, but at times strong measures can help to ensure employee compliance.

What is the businessdictionary.com definition of compliance?  

“Certification or confirmation that the doer of an action (such as the writer of an audit report), or the manufacturer or supplier of a product, meets the requirements of accepted practices, legislation, prescribed rules and regulations, specified standards, or the terms of a contract.”

Not all employees conform to the wishes of their employers and some choose not to do so, preferring their own way. Repeated non-compliance can lead to disciplinary measures or dismissal, so compliance becomes increasingly important for those who want to retain their jobs in a work place. 

Non-compliance can lead to a breach of contract placing a company, business or organization in jeopardy, by creating an awkward or difficult situation. 

Most businesses try to operate on an optimal business plan that does not allow room for non-compliance. In fact, departure from that business plan can throw any business into chaos. Where the importance of compliance in a place of employment is recognized, employees find personal and collective recognition. With added incentives like promotions or bonuses, they can be motivated to become more proactive in terms of compliance, which may include basic courtesy and obedience.  

Those doing business with other work places are under the obligation of mutual compliance, or they may suffer immediate and permanent contract termination based upon non-compliance. Any business can refuse to do business with another work place, company or organization, if there are found to be questionable business practices or a lack of integrity. 

Where there are ethical principles and practice that relate to compliance, the work place tends to functions in a peaceful manner and thus, with respect to business issues, compliance in the work place is important.

Issues Affecting Online Identity: Identity Versus Online Identity

In this era of rapidly growing, global electronic communication, there is increasing concern about online identity. Understanding the concept of online identity, as well as its implications are important to anyone using the Internet.

What is identity?

Thefreedictionary.com suggests that identity is “the collective aspect of the set of characteristics by which a thing is definitively recognizable or known”, as well as “the set of behavioral or personal characteristics by which an individual is recognizable as a member of a group”. It is also “information, such as an identification number, used to establish or prove a person's individuality, as in providing access to a credit account”.

What is online identity?

Online identity is unique and distinct from identity, in that it refers to information or pertinent data posted digitally on the Internet. Online issues may be in terms of accuracy of information, security and anonymity. How you are identifiable online as a person, as well as with respect to a potential business venture is important. For example, you may have a personal blog, as well as a business web site. Both will require information that identifies you.

Internetsociety.org offers a training module entitled “Online identity – An overview” that discusses various issues affecting online identity. This training module distinguishes between online and real world identity. It also discusses partial identifiers as opposed to digital identifiers, as to what they are and how they function in relation to your online identity. Your persona and personal, as well as business profile are comprised of digital identifiers. Your persona is essentially the data that you publish online about yourself, while your profile may be information compiled by others.

Digital identifiers collect data about your online activity, as well. They may take the form of cookies for web sites, including search engines. User names and passwords are for security purposes and identify you in such a way that you can access your web sites, as well as those of others, with their permission. Ideally, identifiers prevent others from accessing your blog, web site or e-mail without your permission. Service providers use online identifiers as locators that help potential Internet users to set up IP address. Of course, with respect to IP addresses, accuracy is important in order to maintain Internet access.

Security is of growing concern with respect to the Internet, particularly with regard to online financial transactions. Ongoing digital technology and research is continuing in that respect. Unethical individuals, businesses or organizations seeking personal gain, may attempt to tamper with online identity. On the other hand, search engine optimization (SEO) reduces the likelihood of abuse related to online identifiers for blog and web site owners, who will continue to publish on the Internet in spite of the potential risks.

Most website builders and designers learn various programs that help to protect against identity theft. Blog templates have built in protection features to prevent tampering. Social media websites and e-mail may be tampered with, but the problems may be resolved by contacting the web site owners or management directly. Caution with respect to personal and private information, particularly financial in nature, is always important.        

Discussion of the Word Adhoc, as It Applies to Business: What is the Purpose of an Adhoc Committee?

When one hears the expression adhoc as it applies to business, it is usually in conjunction with a “special purpose” and deals with that “specific subject, purpose or end”. It may also refer to “action taken for a particular reason”, one that appropriate for emergency crises that can occur in business.  

Many businesses, as well as community organizations, form adhoc committees for different reasons. For example, when there is a flood an adhoc committee may initially take charge of the situation. There may be specific government or non-government-oriented adhoc committees formed immediately or others involving concerned citizens who have to deal with immediate, serious concerns like fire, water and safety. Later on, other adhoc committees or sub-committees may work with large numbers of people seeking help or assistance with insurance issues.

An adhoc committee is designated a specific task with a distinct purpose in mind. On a larger scale, a global adhoc committee may function on a network or commission basis and work out long or short-term solutions to international problems.

Adhoc proposals and solutions do not generally apply to broader applications, as they address urgent issues. 

A business leader, who may be self-appointed, is often able to take charge and do whatever is necessary, with whatever means is available in order to handle a crisis. He or she may then delegate or appoint participants. Together, they hold an adhoc committee meeting.

While adhoc committees give birth to sub-committees, they tend to dissolve when no longer needed. For example, a military adhoc committee formed to evacuate people whose lives may be in danger because of a forest fire, dissolves after the immediate crisis is resolved. 

On a happier note, businesses or organizations form adhoc committees to assume the responsibility for special events like conventions, dances or parades. Once those specific events are over, there is no longer any need for the adhoc committee and they are dissolved.

     

Adhoc committee meetings may be formal or informal, structured or unstructured, but generally work towards realistic, interim solutions that can lead to positive, constructive and affirmative action, immediately.

If you demonstrate strong, positive leadership skills and are a highly motivational person, who may be able to solve problems effectively, you may be involved with an adhoc committee. As a business leader or a responsible citizen of any country, your judgment is important and you may be able to help or influence others.  

Of particular concern in business are adhoc committees formed in an antagonistic manner. For example, a business leader may appoint or designate adhoc committee participants when there are problems on a job site. This may be with or without the knowledge of an employer. In other words, adhoc committees can function in a negative manner seeking to build, destroy or takeover a business. On the other hand, this may probe important in terms of environmental concerns.

When getting involved with an adhoc committee in business, it is always important to be aware of their purpose, mode of action and goals.      

What is Stock With Respect to Business: Equity Capital and Shares

Globally, there are millions of people who purchase or trade stock regularly, sometimes through daily transactions. Buying or selling stock can lead to a profit, while at other times, it may result in a loss.

Purchasing or trading stock with respect to any business can prove tenuous, as it can result in a conundrum of inquiry, confusion, or a flurry of activity.

Investing in stock can be one way to make money with your own money. For some, investing in stock becomes a pastime. Anyone involved with the stock market knows that the fluctuation of stock prices creates a risk and realizes how radical the changes can be. Sometimes, it is too late, because stock prices tend to rise or fall unexpectedly. 

This leads into the question of what is stock with respect to business.

Businessdictionary.com suggests that stock is “Equity capital raised through the sale of shares”, “the proportional part of a company’s equity capital represented by fully paid up shares” or “a fixed interest government debt security, usually issued in denominations or inventory”.

How can you invest in stock successfully?

There are no guarantees of success with respect to investing in any kind of stock. Investing in some kinds of stock appears more likely to lead to a profitable investment. For instance, buying stock in utility companies would appear to be a safer venture than purchasing stock from precarious businesses. 

How can you discover what the best stock investments are likely to be?

Financial analysts watch fluctuations on the stock market closely and serve as advisers for business owners and others, with respect to investing their money wisely in specific stocks, or in the stock market in general. 

Some people take more of a risk than they should because they gamble on their instincts, or their own stock market research and assumptions. There are no guarantees with respect to stock market fluctuations; the only guarantee is that of fluctuation.

Global economic transitions in stock prices can work in a positive, or a negative financial direction. 

Government regulation exerts some degree of control over stock prices, but there are still fluctuations, even when it comes to investing in government agencies, organizations or other related businesses.       

Where can you obtain advice about stocks and the stock market, as it relates to business?

Many financial institutions offer financial advice for prospective customers. Investment counselors may be small business owners who assist others with stock investments.

A word of caution is always in order when investing in any kind of stock, particularly when it entails doing so over the Internet. It is always important to know the person or company you are dealing with when you intend to buy or sell stock.

Buying low and selling high generally leads to a profit, unless there is a disreputable stockbroker, or it turns out to be a fraudulent business venture.

Those who invest in stock are generally optimistic and expect the best. At the same time, they know that they could become wealthy overnight or lose everything they own. Risk assessment with respect to stock in any business is important.   

Why Primary School Children Need Phonics and Literacy: Are Concepts Becoming the New Literacy?

Traditionally, the Western world has focused on phonics with respect to the literacy of primary school children. With the introduction of the Internet, there has been a relatively recent shift from the focus on phonics, to the traditional Eastern focus on concepts. Whether this is for the better or not, remains a question that no one has an answer for, at this time.      

What is phonics as opposed to literacy? In order to comprehend why primary school children need phonics and literacy, it is important to understand the concepts individually.

Literacy is “the condition or quality of being literate, especially the ability to read and write” or “the condition or quality of being knowledgeable in a particular subject or field.”

The freedictionary.com suggests that the use of phonics or phonetics is “a method of teaching elementary reading and spelling based on the phonetic interpretation of ordinary spelling.”

Globally, literacy enables effective communication, but it is not a question of either phonics or concepts with respect to literacy. Developing communication skills is vital for primary school children, many who have learned basic phonics before they start school. Those who have not can be at a distinct disadvantage.

Focusing primarily on phonics in primary school education appears to be outmoded, with the global shift towards learning concepts. This is partly because of language barriers and the difficulty in reading and writing that children of primary school age, or younger may encounter. 

Conceptual learning is not new or different in the educational system, as education has always included concepts in the learning process. There will always be concepts, as well words. Whether or not concepts will become the primary focus of learning or whether they even should be, becomes debatable.literacy.

With the Internet used globally for teaching primary school children, there is less of a focus on phonics and an increasing focus on conceptual learning, with respect to literacy. 

With the advent of smart phone communication, basic rules of phonics and grammar are being by-passed in favor of a focus on sounds, or phonics. In other words, there is no longer an emphasis on correct spelling or grammar. Numbers and words can be interchangeable.

Should learning on the primary school level be one and not the other?

No, words explain concepts and concepts are essential in the understanding of words. Not developing appropriate reading, writing and arithmetic skills, previously the focus of primary school education, may place primary school children at a distinct disadvantage.

Expanding learning horizons is important because every child has a different learning curve.

Not having to focus only on phonics as literacy may mean less pressure on all children, during an active period in their lives when they are instinctively curious about everything and respond well to concepts. 

When a child is able to learn phonics, it may prove to be a more natural progression of learning.

In the meantime, maintaining a healthy balance of phonics and concepts in terms of literacy is vital in the learning of primary school children. 

What is Cash For Coin?

Cash for coin is a new expression, although receiving cash when taking coins to a bank is something that has been going on for years. Nowadays, cash for coin machines are becoming accessible to the public and this has become a relatively new phenomenon.

What should you do with your pennies? In a time of high unemployment related to a declining economy, every penny counts, but you and others may not know what to do with the pennies you have saved or  hoarded over the years.

This article, “What to do with all your pennies (and nickels, dimes, quarters loonies and toonies too)” suggests, “Pour your coins into the machine and watch while it quickly sorts and counts the coins”, and “it will issue you a voucher that you can redeem for cash instantly”.

Counting and wrapping pennies you have stashed away in your penny banks or coin jar can appear to be a tedious, time-consuming task. It is much easier to take them to a local, coin-counting machine and let it count them for you. When you receive your voucher, you can take it to your bank teller and have it deposited directly into your savings or another bank account. In stores where there are coin machines, it is possible to redeem the vouchers for actual merchandise.

In other words, you can tap into the benefits of saving your pennies over the years. Your efforts to increase your savings have not been in vain. Perhaps you prefer to purchase something for which you have been saving.

The old idiom, "penny wise and pound foolish" suggests this practice is “unwise because doing something small now would prevent much more trouble later.”

Many people are not aware coin machines even exist, or are located in many banks or stores  although they realize that banks use machines to count paper money every day.   

In many ways, the increasing availability of coin machines offers parents a way to encourage their children to save even the smallest amounts of money. Imagine the face of a child who puts his or her collection of pennies or other coins into a coin machine and receives a voucher back stating he or she has ten dollars. To a child or parent who has no idea how much money is in a piggy bank or a jar after a number of years, that can be a pleasant surprise. 

Another option to consider with respect to coinage is that of checking every coin in order to find one of value which can be a tedious and time-consuming task that requires a basic understanding of the value of old coins.

In Canada, pennies are obsolete. The question of what to do with buckets of pennies that thousands of people of all ages have collected over the years, has necessitated finding a solution. Globally, millions of Canadian pennies are floating around.    

Coin machines are not limited to just pennies, as many people continually save other kinds of coinage including nickels, dimes, quarters, loonies and toonies. Coin machines are not unique to Canada, as they are located around the world. For many people and businesses, including merchants, they are a time saving device as coin counting after a full day of transactions, can take a long time.

What is cash for coin? It is exactly that, a way that you can obtain cash for your coin or coins.

The Concept of Risk as It Relates to Business: What is RisK?:

Globally, new businesses ventures are undertaken every day. Many of them appear to be risky or even ludicrous, especially at first.

Understanding the element of risk, as it relates to business ventures is important in terms of effective business management, as well as the success of a business. 

‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained’ is an old adage that entices business owners and entrepreneurs to attempt something new and different, regardless of what others think or say. There is always some degree of risk associated with every business venture, particularly new ones.

What is risk?

Business dictionary.com suggests that risk is “a probability or threat of damage, injury, liability, loss, or any other negative occurrence that is caused by external or internal vulnerabilities, and that may be avoided through preemptive action.”

Consider the following examples.

A freelance writer takes on an Internet business venture related to a specific project, with the risk of his or her research disappearing. A banker takes on the financial risk of loaning money to a farmer who is unfamiliar with raising cattle. A company continues to refine petroleum products, knowing that many of them are volatile. A retailer expands a business, aware that the competition is fierce.  

Initiating business ventures, in spite of the element of risk is vital to success and ongoing progress.  No new businesses have a guarantee of success, although they may appear to have a high likelihood of success. In other words, risk is part of business ventures, even if it is not immediately evident.

Risk has always been part of business ventures since the beginning of time, but the nature of risk may undergo transition over time. In other words, different eras bring about changes in the element of risk in business ventures. 

For example, the threat of a shift in the global economy may present major risks for new business ventures. Natural disasters also present potential risks for business ventures. Consider the radical climate changes that lead to increasing numbers of hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Risk always plays a huge role in technology and business ventures, particularly those based on new technological changes or advances, In other words, businesses have a built-in element of risk.

How can you reduce the risks associated with your new business venture?

There are things beyond human control while on the other hand, entrepreneurs who are innovative, proactive and motivated with respect to positive, constructive development of new business ventures reduce their risk. When success is the focus of a business, an entrepreneur will find a way to succeed.

Many business ventures start on a trial and error basis. Appropriate research is an important aspect of starting new business ventures, because it can help to avoid pitfalls and increase the risk of success. Obtaining appropriate financial counseling and sufficient financial backing can help to reduce the element of risk. Insurance is another factor to consider.

Who are the risk takers? In new business ventures or even in older, well-established businesses, risk takers are those continue to break down barriers and seek innovative solutions.

In any entrepreneurial ventures that you choose to undertake, knowing the people or organization you are dealing with can help to reduce your element of risk. Do you have a built-in back-up plan? You could become an entrepreneur and start your own business or chain of businesses. At the same time, it is important to weigh your odds and prepare to deal with the element of risk. 

The Role of the Entrepreneur in the Economy: The Economy Thrives on the Entrepreneurial Spirit

The role of the entrepreneur invariably keeps the economy in a state of constant flux, complete with innovation and opportunity. The enterprising entrepreneur gives the sagging economy a boost, at times, knowingly or unknowingly. 

Understanding what the economy represents and what an entrepreneur is, will help you to comprehend the role of the entrepreneur in the economy.

What is the economy?

Businessdictionary.com suggests that the economy is “an entire network of producers, distributors, and consumers of goods and services in a local, regional, or national community.”

Unfortunately, millions of these people around the world receive little or no recognition for their innovation in conjunction with the growth of the economy.

What is an entrepreneur?

Investopedia.com. suggests that an entrepreneur is “an individual who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risk and reward of a given business venture, idea, or goods or services offered for sale.”

You could become an entrepreneur simply by striking out, starting your own business and doing something new, unusual or different.  

“The entrepreneur is commonly seen as a business leader and innovator of new ideas and business processes.”

Investopedia.com also suggests that entrepreneurs “play a key role” in the economy as “the people who have the skills and initiative necessary to take good new ideas to market and make the right decisions to make the idea profitable.”

Since there are so many unrecognized or unacknowledged entrepreneurs what do you, as a potential entrepreneur of the present or future, stand to gain since there is risk associated with becoming an entrepreneur?

“The reward for the risks taken is the potential economic profits the entrepreneur could earn.”

Any individual can become an entrepreneur and in that way, begin to make a positive contribution to the economy. Perhaps, during a period of unemployment due to economic decline, the entrepreneurial spirit needs to be encouraged. Entrepreneurs create jobs, as well as new global opportunities for others, and are instrumental in global economic growth.

Many factors contribute to the stifling of global economic growth including natural disasters, war and oppression. At the same time, the human spirit is oriented towards survival and even the worst scenario can result in a revival of the entrepreneurial spirit. 

A difficult economic period is often the time when business leaders, innovators and developers begin to rise to the top as entrepreneurs with solutions to problems, issues and concerns related to economic growth and development around the world.

The economy will always continue to fluctuate. Perhaps one might suggest that it is invariably at its highest when there are the greatest numbers of entrepreneurs introducing new opportunities for those who play follow the leader. 

Entrepreneurial play presents a wonderful opportunity, as well as a challenge for everyone because new thoughts and ideas generate more new thoughts and ideas for other entrepreneurs to build upon. The economy thrives on the entrepreneurial spirit. Those who dwell in fear of change may try to quench the economy but are rarely successful.