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As many small-time authors and self-publishers have discovered the hard way, the traditional book publishing model is fraught with problems that conspire against an individual author/publisher making a decent living from their work.The traditional model normally involves two basic choices: 1) use a commercial publisher, or 2) self-p
Producing products outside of the USA, may save companies money by paying less for wages, but why not pass that savings to the consumer. If they can give retiring executives retirement packages worth millions, why not give a little back to the average buyer.
High-end products are nice, but when money is running low, guess I will not be going to the mall for my soap. The best soap I’ve used has been m
Architecture became an organized profession by mid-nineteenth century. In the year 1837, The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) was established. This was formed in order to improve the art and science of architecture in Britain. Furthermore, it was established in order to highlight the effects of architecture in the towns and citie
I looked at product, liked color and fragrance, put it on a shelf, and honestly forgot about it. The other day, needing a new bar of soap, I found the bar and decided to use it.
Reading the back, it gave the name of the company with their motto, “From the Heartland of America.” The very next line read, “made in Guatemala.”
So when, may I ask, did Guatemala become a “State?”
And, on top of that, once I took the clear wrap off, I was disappointed in the soap itself.
To anyone who has used M&P, you will understand. To all others M&P means Melt & Pour. You go to your local craft store, buy a base, heat it up and pour into molds of choice. Nice way to have decorative soap without the hassle and having lye around the house.
So, this soap looked like someone had used M&P, added color and fragrance. Because it came from this well know chain, I was curious about what the cost was and decided to go to my local mall to check out the price for myself. $8.00 a bar, only one word for that, RIP-Off! OK, so that’s two, but who’s counting.
Now, please don’t get me wrong, I’m all for fair trade, but to say the product is from the heartland of America, than have the very next line read “Made in…….,” sounds a little false advertising to me.
Company headquarters, yep, in the heartland of America, but Guatemala? Maybe my sense of geography is playing tricks on me. Last time I looked at my map of the world Guatemala was in Central America, or have we annexed it, so that it is a protectorate like Puerto Rico and Guam? If so, then yes, it can then say, “Made in America,” or for that matter from any region of this great country.
But, maybe I’ve read it wrong, they were on two separate lines. Just maybe in my old age, I’m beginning to run words together. But to read From the Heartland of American, then to read Made in Guatemala, simply does not ring true.
Producing products outside of the USA, may save companies money by paying less for wages, but why not pass that savings to the consumer. If they can give retiring executives retirement packages worth millions, why not give a little back to the average buyer.
High-end products are nice, but when money is running low, guess I will not be going to the mall for my soap. The best soap I’ve used has been ma
I was speaking to group in Atlanta recently and this phrase was stated to me after my speech by one of my audience members….”Culture eats strategy for lunch”.I was compelled by what this meant, especially as regards processes such as customer service. Simply put, the statement implies that companies who establish a particular culture in
So when, may I ask, did Guatemala become a “State?”
And, on top of that, once I took the clear wrap off, I was disappointed in the soap itself.
To anyone who has used M&P, you will understand. To all others M&P means Melt & Pour. You go to your local craft store, buy a base, heat it up and pour into molds of choice. Nice way to have decorative soap without the hassle and having lye around the house.
So, this soap looked like someone had used M&P, added color and fragrance. Because it came from this well know chain, I was curious about what the cost was and decided to go to my local mall to check out the price for myself. $8.00 a bar, only one word for that, RIP-Off! OK, so that’s two, but who’s counting.
Now, please don’t get me wrong, I’m all for fair trade, but to say the product is from the heartland of America, than have the very next line read “Made in…….,” sounds a little false advertising to me.
Company headquarters, yep, in the heartland of America, but Guatemala? Maybe my sense of geography is playing tricks on me. Last time I looked at my map of the world Guatemala was in Central America, or have we annexed it, so that it is a protectorate like Puerto Rico and Guam? If so, then yes, it can then say, “Made in America,” or for that matter from any region of this great country.
But, maybe I’ve read it wrong, they were on two separate lines. Just maybe in my old age, I’m beginning to run words together. But to read From the Heartland of American, then to read Made in Guatemala, simply does not ring true.
Producing products outside of the USA, may save companies money by paying less for wages, but why not pass that savings to the consumer. If they can give retiring executives retirement packages worth millions, why not give a little back to the average buyer.
High-end products are nice, but when money is running low, guess I will not be going to the mall for my soap. The best soap I’ve used has been m
Everyone gets frustrated at their jobs at some point. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to find a new job. Sometimes, however, people need a change, and they don’t know when to move. Here are some clues to help you discover if you should stay at your current job or move to another one.Career Change v. Job Change <
Now, please don’t get me wrong, I’m all for fair trade, but to say the product is from the heartland of America, than have the very next line read “Made in…….,” sounds a little false advertising to me.
Company headquarters, yep, in the heartland of America, but Guatemala? Maybe my sense of geography is playing tricks on me. Last time I looked at my map of the world Guatemala was in Central America, or have we annexed it, so that it is a protectorate like Puerto Rico and Guam? If so, then yes, it can then say, “Made in America,” or for that matter from any region of this great country.
But, maybe I’ve read it wrong, they were on two separate lines. Just maybe in my old age, I’m beginning to run words together. But to read From the Heartland of American, then to read Made in Guatemala, simply does not ring true.
Producing products outside of the USA, may save companies money by paying less for wages, but why not pass that savings to the consumer. If they can give retiring executives retirement packages worth millions, why not give a little back to the average buyer.
High-end products are nice, but when money is running low, guess I will not be going to the mall for my soap. The best soap I’ve used has been m
A fellow internet radio host recently joined the business mentoring website that I co-own with Alice Seba of InternetBasedMoms.com. Soon after, she sent me an instant message that said, “You and Alice are sure drawing me out of my comfort zone!”I understood immediately what she meant. In the short period of time since she joined our si
But, maybe I’ve read it wrong, they were on two separate lines. Just maybe in my old age, I’m beginning to run words together. But to read From the Heartland of American, then to read Made in Guatemala, simply does not ring true.
Producing products outside of the USA, may save companies money by paying less for wages, but why not pass that savings to the consumer. If they can give retiring executives retirement packages worth millions, why not give a little back to the average buyer.
High-end products are nice, but when money is running low, guess I will not be going to the mall for my soap. The best soap I’ve used has been m
Beware of the three ways of getting fooled into giving up your money through seemingly innocent money-making schemes. Scams are all around us and it can be found in every single area of life, but more so in such areas where the risk is greater such as when dealing with credit cards, bank accounts and other activities which involve sending or re
Producing products outside of the USA, may save companies money by paying less for wages, but why not pass that savings to the consumer. If they can give retiring executives retirement packages worth millions, why not give a little back to the average buyer.
High-end products are nice, but when money is running low, guess I will not be going to the mall for my soap. The best soap I’ve used has been made by a friend, the old fashioned way. In fact, my son swears by her Goat’s Milk Soap.
Since “made in …..” has become our 53rd state, wonder if I can save money but shopping there?
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