How To Start An Online Business Within 24 Hours
People these days have various reasons for wanting to start an online business. No matter what type of online venture you plan to start, the steps to do it successfully are pretty much the same. Follow the steps below to get your online business up and running within 24 hours.#1) Turn Your Ideas Into A Solid Business PlanThere’s an classic saying that says if you haven’t created a plan, then you already plan to fail. So many people fail to realize how important it is for any business to have a sound written plan. This is also true for conducting business online. When you put your ideas on paper, it helps you see what things you may need to change and whether you ideas are even feasible. You may need some start-up money for your online venture if you want to execute everything that you written in your business plan.#2) Be Sure Your Legal Aspects Are HandledIt’s easy to forget that an online business is the same as an offline one. You will need to research your local laws to ensure that you are in compliance with any type of laws that may be enforced so that you can operate your business accordingly.#3) Secure The Domain You Want FastOnce you have decided on a domain name for your website, purchase it fast because it could be gone later if you don’t secure it now. You can simply go to GoDaddy and purchase you domain in no time. When the domain you want has already been taken, try to choose something that is very similar to what your business is about or try to coming up with an entire new domain name. Always have some backup domain names in mind because usually the name you want is already taken. Picking a domain name these days can a lot of creativity.#4) Get Web HostingYour online business will require web hosting which basically will tie to your domain name. The web hosting will host all of your files which will be displayed online. When choosing a web hosting company, be sure to pick one that offers unlimited storage, data transfer and domains so that if you want to create another online business or launch numerous websites later on.#5) Design Your SiteMost web hosting companies offer free website designing tools that you can use right within your hosting account. Another way to get your website designed, is to hire a web designer to create a custom design that will be unique to your online business. Search for sites like Freelancer where you can post a web design job and have a freelancer do it for you.#6) Promote Your WebsiteHaving a marketing plan in place is crucial in order for your online business to be successful. You want your website to be optimized for the search engines so that your website can start getting traffic and you can reach your potential customers.#7) Start A Consumer BaseUtilize the traffic you receive from your marketing campaign to build a consumer base for your online business.#8) Also Promote Your Online Business OfflineJust because your business is online, doesn’t mean you can’t market it offline as well. Find establishments in your local area that have bulletin boards where you may can promote your online business.#9) Build A Rapport With Your Consumer BaseDo your best to keep your customers happy and satisfied. Nothing beats a loyal customer so do whatever you can to please them as they can help you get more sales through referrals. Repeat business is what keep many businesses alive and profitable.
Owning a Wild or Exotic Cat; Information, Laws, and Advice
Have you ever dreamed of living with a bobcat or having a pet tiger? You’re not alone, and many people share their lives responsibly and safely with such animals. My beloved companion is a African Serval, a very affectionate 33-pound spotted feline. However, this dream come true brings with it some very real challenges and responsibilities far beyond those facing the average pet owner.A huge number of visitors to my exotic feline site are trying to make very important decisions. Should I get a exotic cat? Is this species the right fit for my family? Can I provide for one properly?There are a number of things to take into consideration when deciding if exotic cat ownership is for you, and if the answer is yes, which species of exotic cat is suitable for your situation. They include:
Your ability to make a lifetime commitment to an animal who may cause you considerable headaches
Your ability to be a responsible owner
Local and Federal Laws
Your financial ability to provide proper care and housing for the cat
Your level of experience in working with animals
Size of the cat
Disposition of the cat
Endangered Species Status
Owning an exotic cat requires a lifetime commitment to a cat who may live to be 20 years old. If your circumstances change, the cat develops behaviors that are unacceptable to you, or you simply grow tired of caring for it, an exotic cat cannot simply be given over to your local humane society. Being placed in a new home is much more traumatic to an exotic cat than to most domestic animals and can cause a major change in their personality. In some cases, they may never accept a new owner. Qualified people willing to take in an adult exotic cat are hard to find, and no, the local zoo will not accept your cat. Large cats such as cougars and tigers are especially hard to place.Everyone gets an animal with a certain dream in their minds about how that animal will behave, and some people cannot handle it if things turn out differently. For instance, if you want to own a tiger, you probably imagine being able to play with it and cuddle with it. That may happen; but if you undertake this responsibility you have to be prepared for the fact that you might not be able to so much as enter the cat’s enclosure safely, even if you raise him from a cub.If you are interested in getting a small cat like a bobcat or a serval, you probably imagine sharing your household with it, as many people do. But what if that cat grows up to spray everything in sight?If you’ve been researching the idea of owning an exotic cat, you’ve probably discovered how much conflicting information there is. Some sources seem to indicate that living with an exotic cat is no more challenging than feeding your pet goldfish. At the other end of the extreme spectrum, many sanctuaries and animal rights activists paint them as unmanageable creatures that no ordinary mortal could hope to deal with successfully. As is usually the case, the truth lies in a rational world between the two extremes. This site exists to provide realistic and balanced information.Like all creatures, exotic cats are all individuals, and nobody can tell you exactly how your future cat will act. Generalizations can be made about the behavior of different species, but individual personalities and behavior traits vary widely. As a dog trainer, I have seen puppies with the perfect upbringing turn out dangerously aggressive, and severely abused dogs who were stable and friendly. I have met dangerous Golden Retrievers and unprovokable Pit Bulls. It’s the same with cats; you can generalize to a certain extent, but never count on those generalizations.If you decide that you are serious about getting an exotic feline, one of the first things you need to do is learn the federal, state, county, and city laws regulating the ownership of the species you are considering in your area. Contarary to popular myth, exotic animal ownership is pretty heavily regulated. Laws and permit requirements vary widely from area to area, and owning exotic cats is banned altogether in many places.The legal issues will become vastly more complicated if you are interested in owning a cat that is endangered. While it is not impossible, the additional laws and permits that you have to contend with makes owning an endangered cat an unrealistic goal for most people.Owning an exotic cat means having to remain constantly aware of changing laws and of proposed legislation, and being prepared to fight for the continued right to own your beloved pet.Owning an exotic cat can be quite expensive. You will need to take into consideration the cost of building a secure and spacious enclosure, feeding costs, veterinary costs, the initial purchase of the kitten, and incidental expenses which seem to crop up on a continual basis. The cost of owning a smaller cat such as a serval or bobcat is more likely to be affordable than that of owning a tiger or other large cat. When you get into the large cats you will find that your feeding and enclosure costs escalate dramatically.A major consideration is the size of the cat. Some species are smaller than a domestic cat, while others reach 500 pounds. The most common species to find in a pet household is the serval, which ranges fron roughly 18-40 pounds.Owning a small cat is a more realistic goal for most people than a large cat such as a tiger. Large cats are very expensive to feed and house, heavily regulated by the federal government, and of course much more dangerous. Often keepers are unable to safely enter the enclosures of big cats once they mature. This does not mean that these animals are malicious, but a tiger or other big cat can easily injure you even in play. If you see yourself with a “pet” cat, start thinking small.Cougars are an interesting compromise in size and temperament. They are actually classified as “small cats” even though most people think of them as a big cat. They are large cats and come with all of the duties, responsibilities, and cost of owning a big cat. However, they often have very gentle and affectionate natures; of all the large felines, they are probably the species that you are most likely to be able to have a “pet-like” relationship with after they mature. For those determined to own a big cat, I would recommend a cougar over any other species, especially over a tiger.Owning an exotic feline is not for someone who spends their time in fantasyland. If you are one of those pet owners who think their dog is soooo sweet that he could never, ever harm anyone, that all animals love you because you have a “special touch” with them, or that no animal will be dangerous as an adult if you “love it enough” or “raise it right,” you have no business owning an exotic cat.You have to be able to objectively assess the safety of any decision you make, whether it involves handling your own cat, letting a family member or member of the public have contact with the cat, etc. You have to be able to say “I love Tigger with all of my heart and he loves me back, but I can tell from the playful look in his eye that if I walk into his enclosure now he might hurt me, so I choose not to.”It is important to locate a good veterinarian who is willing to treat your exotic cat before you get one. It can sometimes be difficult to find a good, experienced vet who will be willing to treat exotics. Often, vets are uncomfortable around them or dissaprove of keeping them as pets and will therefore refuse to treat them. Many clinics also lack large enough equipment to handle larger felines like cougars or tigers. Veterinary costs for an exotic cat can be higher than those for a domestic animal, especially if your cat develops a serious problem and you are referred to a specialty clinic or university.If you choose to own an exotic cat, you owe it to your cat and everyone else who owns exotics to be a responsible owner. What constitutes responsible ownership? Some of the criteria, in no particular order:
Provides a ample, nutritious diet suitable to the species
Provides ample housing for the cat to live in happily
Provides shelter and protection from the elements
Provides veterinary care as needed
Purchases animals from an ethical and responsible breeder
Does not neglect or abuse the animal
Provides generally pleasant living conditions and has the cat’s feelings and best interests in mind
Makes a good-faith effort to comply with all applicable laws
Takes stringent precautions to prevent the escape of the cat
Protects the cat from unauthorized contact or harassment from members of the public
Protects the safety of the public and visitors
Makes a lifetime commitment to caring for the cat
This article is written and copyrighted by Jessi Clark-White of www.exoticcatz.com. This article may be reproduced in its entirety only; permission is NOT granted to display editied versions. This article may not be used to support the ending of private ownership of exotic pets.
The Textile Industry – Part III
Investment in Indian Textile IndustryThe introduction of the special ‘Textile Package’ during the 2003-2004 budgets became the turning point in the history of the Indian Textile Industry. The proposals made in the budget spoke of reforms to be undertaken to attract investment in this industry. The outcome of the budget being: setting up of a fund in accordance with the recommendations of the aforesaid budget with an initial principal amount of Rs.3000 crores. The fund was especially meant for restructuring the textile sector.Reasons responsible for attracting investors in Indian Textile Industry• The size of the Indian textile industry is enormous.• The industry has been doing good since the start of this century• India’s cheap labor force has been one of the prime drivers of the industry.• India’s foreign direct investment policies are flexible in comparison to all developing countries.• 100 percent foreign direct investment permitted in the textile industryFDI is permitted via automatic route, hence offering a trouble-free way of investment. The investment does not call for approval from the government, or apex body of India. The foreign capitalists, however, have to make a notification to the regional office of the apex body after receiving the receipt of the remittance.The Ministry of Textiles has launched a special cell for attracting FDI in this sector. Objectives of the special cell for attracting FDI include:• This cell attempts to help foreign companies find partners intending to float a joint venture company to produce textile products.• FDI special cell acts as a negotiator between the foreign investors and different organizations for setting up and structuring the textile industry. The cell offers both advisory support and assistance.• A textile industry set up with the help of a foreign investor might probably lead to some problems in the future. These problems are solved by the FDI cell.Also FDI cell maintains data with total production of the textile sector. The cell also maintains classified data of production by both domestic as well as by the foreign investor. The sector is targeting US$ 6 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2015 to be invested in textiles machinery, fabric and garment manufacturing, as well as technical textiles.One of the most remarkable developments took place in the month of July 2007 when Blackstone, an investment management company of USA bought 50.1 stakes of Gokaldas Exports- a local manufacturing company. The stake transfer left the promoters of Gokaldas Exports, the Hindujas with a share amounting to 20 percent.Even Indian companies are spreading their wings and making investments in a monumental manner. Arvind Mills is constructing two new industrial set ups in Bangalore and AhmedabadGlobally renowned terry towel producing company called Welspun India Ltd is building a textile plant in the state of Gujarat with the initial capital investment of US$220 million.The investment climate is becoming better and better day by day, the only hindrance being the constant appreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar. As a result the textile industry’s profit margin has considerably plummeted since large quantity of textile product is basically export-oriented.