Browsing Archive: December, 2008

Harmonizing Land Policy and Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Land Administration Subcomponent 1.1

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, In : Land Management, Policy and Administration 
Harmonizing Land Policy and Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Land Administration
Subcomponent 1.1
Revisions of Laws and Regulations for an Effective and Efficient Land Administration


All land related policies, laws and regulations are being reviewed with the view of formulating appropriate policies that would facilitate Ghana Government’s objectives for the long-term Land Administration Programme and eliminate from the statute books those that are redundant, obsolete and inconsistent ...

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Powerful ways to research companies

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, In : Job search and development 

Powerful ways to research companies

How important is researching a company you want to work for? Some say pretty important. We think it's absolutely vital.

I have a friend who spends hours each day researching companies on the internet to find "winners" to add to his share portfolio. He looks at everything: cash to debt ratios, new product developments, press releases, shareholder information, etc. He probably knows more about these companies than most of the employees -� or potentia...


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Restating your skills and experience in the employer's language

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, In : Job search and development 

Restating your skills and experience in the employer's language

Here's a note I received from one of our clients: "I need help! I am getting a lot of calls, a lot of interviews, but no job offers. I have been a customer service representative for about twenty years and I am very good at calming irate customers. Can you think of some way to incorporate this skill into my resume? I am being laid off at the end of the week and need to find something quickly. Thank you for your help."

PROF...

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Applying for Government jobs

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, In : Job search and development 

Applying for Government jobs

Let's just get this out of the way now - I'm not a fan of the public service.

You see, in my book Job Secrets Revealed I try to teach that there are no rules when you're applying for jobs. This isn't true in the public service. They have a rule for everything, including how to apply, what to say and how to say it.

The public service isn't noted for its customer service or expense reduction abilities, so if you want to work for them then you are in for a ba...


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People don't quit jobs, they quit managers

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, In : Job search and development 

People don't quit jobs, they quit managers

Steven was an incredible account executive (he worked in sales). He was very effective at getting new business and as a result he built new accounts worth tens of millions of dollars each year. He was happy and his company loved him.

Then a new manager took over Steven's department. He shuffled things around and decided that each salesperson should be assigned a number of client's to work with. That's when things started going downhill for Ste...


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Going off the rails in interviews?

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, In : Job search and development 

Going off the rails in interviews?

Every day almost, we get an email that goes like this:

I've been through a couple of long interviews (several interviews with the same company). But at the end, when is down to 2 o 3 candidates, I never get the job. Do you know a method to identify what is it I�m doing wrong?

In our experience, the best way to find out what is going wrong is to phone whoever interviewed you and just ask them. Tell them that it's completely off the record and you ju...


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How to negotiate 10-50% more money in an interview

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, In : Job search and development 

How to negotiate 10-50% more money in an interview

Money! That's what this is all about.

Unfortunately business owners don't hire you simply to give you their money. The surest way to not get a job is to ring up and ask how much it is paying. The second best way to miss out on the job is to ask how much you will be paid in the first interview.

Either wait for the final interview or until you have received a job offer. Besides, your research of the industry should already give you an i...


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Angel Investors: Who They Are & When Are They Appropriate

Posted by on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Business 
Angel Investors: Who They Are & When Are They Appropriate
by: Dave Lavinsky
Angel investors are individuals who invest in emerging business ventures. Angels typically provide both capital and know-how to companies who are in either their start-up or expansion phases. To reflect the increased risk of investing in such firms, angels seek a higher rate of return versus traditional pu...

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The Ideal Length of Your Business Plan

Posted by on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Business 
The Ideal Length of Your Business Plan
by: Dave Lavinsky
How long should a business plan be? A business plan needs to be whatever length is required to excite the investor, prove that management truly understands the market, and detail the execution strategy. From surveys of investor needs, Growthink has found that 15 to 25 pages of text is the optimum length in which to accomplis...

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The importance of planning

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Business 
The importance of planning
by: scott morris
Are you planning to start a new business? Or are you considering expanding your current business and require a bank loan or investment from outsiders?

If you are going to look for an investment of capital it is quite likely that you will be required to have a business plan. If you are starting a business, despite the work involved, a b...

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The Number One Reason For Business Failure!

Posted by on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Business 
The Number One Reason For Business Failure!
by: Hans Hasselfors
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door."

But when you're starting your own business, there's no guarantee that your "mousetrap" is going to survive, especially in today's fast-paced business world.

Nearly half of all small businesses fail within the first tw...

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You Can Make Money With A Home Based Business

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Business 
You Can Make Money With A Home Based Business
by: Hans Hasselfors
Would you like to make money by starting your own home-based business? People choose to work from home for several reasons including the desire to stay home with their children, the need for extra income, or simply being dissatisfied with their current job. A home-based business will provide you with an exciting way...

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Preparing to "get Started" in your business

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Business 
Preparing to "get Started" in your business
by: Ryan Hoback
www.motivatedentrepreneur.com

Starting a New Business

Preparing to "Get Started" in your new business
By Ryan Hoback, Motivated Entrepreneur Incubation & Consulting



The biggest problem I had in “Getting Started” on making my idea into a practical business reality was my own fear. Whether it was fear of the unkno...

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How To Write A Quick & Relatively Painless Business Plan

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Business 
How To Write A Quick & Relatively Painless Business Plan
by: David Silva
If you've never written a business plan before, the idea alone can be overwhelming.

It doesn't have to be the nightmare of your imagination.

Traditionally, a business plan is used to secure funding from a lender or a potential investment partner. It serves as something akin to your business's resume, outli...

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INTESTATE SUCCESSION LAW, 1985 (PNDCL 111)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

PROVISIONAL NATIONAL DEFENCE  COUNCIL DECREE

 

INTESTATE SUCCESSION LAW, 1985 (PNDCL ...


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CONVEYANCING DECREE, 1973 (NRCD 175)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

CONVEYANCING DECREE, 1973 (NRCD 175)

 

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

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LANDS (STATUTORY WAYLEAVES) ACT, 1963 (ACT 186)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

LANDS (STATUTORY WAYLEAVES) ACT, 1963 (ACT 186)

 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF STOOL LANDS ACT, 1994 (ACT 481)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF STOOL LANDS ACT, 1994 (ACT 481)

 

ARRANGEMENT...


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LIMITATION DECREE, 1972 (NRCD 54)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

NATIONAL REDEMPTION COUNCIL DECREE

 

LIMITATION DECREE, 1972 (NRCD 54)

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MORTGAGES DECREE, 1972 (NRCD 96)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

NATIONAL REDEMPTION COUNCIL DECREE

 

MORTGAGES DECREE, 1972 (NRCD 96)

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LAND TITLE REGISTRATION LAW, 1986 (PNDCL 152)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

PROVISIONAL NATIONAL DEFENCE  COUNCIL DECREE

 

LAND...


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RENT CONTROL LAW, 1986 (PNDCL 138)

Posted by Samuel Siaw on Thursday, December 11, 2008, In : Law 

PROVISIONAL NATIONAL DEFENCE  COUNCIL DECREE

 

RENT CONTROL LAW, 1986 (PNDCL 138)

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