Financial accounting for construction contracts

A contract is a large piece of work that takes considerable time to complete and comprises activities to be performed outside of factory promises, viz. construction of a dam or school building, laying of railway tracks, etc. Since each contract involves considerable resources both in terms of men and materials, it is necessary to devise an appropriate accounting system to […]

iPhone Marketing Strategy

As with all Apple marketing, the iPhone’s marketing strategy is very clear, simple, and clever. With the Apple icon plain and simple, Apple focuses on the pure innovative style of its products without all the “fluff”. The iPhone was launched by Apple in June 2007. The innovative styling of the iPhone was hyped for months before the initial release and […]

Family Health: The Dangers of Food Poisoning and How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

We are what we eat. If we eat well and do it correctly, we will enjoy good health and a long and happy life. But if we eat bad food, we will get sick and our life may be shortened. Unfortunately, most people don’t care enough about the safety of the food they eat or what they eat or how […]

Fast Food Market Forecast: The Subway Example of Strategic Product Positioning

The US fast food market has seen a healthy surge in growth over the past three years, and the forecasts may hold. The fast food market is forecast to maintain its current growth expectations, with an anticipated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.3% for the five-year period 2005-2010. This is expected to bring the market to a value of […]

Succession: the good, the bad and the ugly

Most people are surprised to discover that probate may be necessary whether or not the decedent has made a will. A will does not eliminate the succession requirement, rather, a will is the main mechanism used in the succession process. Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and collecting a deceased person’s assets, paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing remaining […]

Sony K810i with its impeccable features

The Sony Ericsson K810i is a phone with advanced features and great style. It has great imaging features and an innovative music player along with Bluetooth, great internet features with the help of 3G technology. It’s simply a Pandora’s box full of great features. It has an advanced 3.2 megapixel cybershot camera with a digital zoom feature, so now you […]

Provisions for Depreciation

A provision for depreciation is the amount written off due to wear and tear on fixed assets. There are two basic aspects of the depreciation provision to remember, o A charge (provision) is made in the profit and loss account in each accounting period for each depreciated asset. Almost all assets depreciate, the most important exceptions being freehold land and […]

Farmhouse sink – a classic look in your kitchen

A farmhouse sink is a great way to give your modern kitchen a country look without going through a complete renovation. With a wide variety of modern features mixed with retro styling, there are plenty of farmhouse sinks on the market to suit your needs. The next time you decide it’s time to spice up your kitchen, it might be […]

Understanding and maintaining your Volkswagen TDI engine

Volkswagen’s turbocharged direct injection (TDI) clean diesel engine offers high mileage between fill-ups and fuel savings of more than 50% over similarly sized petrol engines. With a potential 43 highway miles per gallon, you can get up to 795 miles per tank, in a car that emits lower CO2 commissions than 93% of other vehicles. TDI is available in newer […]

8 smart steps to integrate influencer marketing into content marketing

We have discussed the limitations of content marketing with other marketers and many feel that web content has reached critical volume. More content is being published than people can consume. Now you are probably wondering why we keep writing to you when there is already so much online. That’s like asking why new smartphone brands are emerging despite so many […]