Is jewellery business is a dangerous affair

Is Jewellery Business Is A Dangerous Affair?

Jewellery business suffers not only from high gold prices and recession, but from a real physical danger. The story we are going to tell may be an extreme but many of the UK wholesales have been a subject to violent attacks and robberies.

Last week UK travelling diamond jeweller who is a regular visitor to EIRE and travels around the country for business deals with local jewellers has been brutally attacked in Dublin and robbed of 1m of precious stones and diamond jewellery

The jeweller was staying in his Travelodge Hotel room, Ballymun at around 12.15am on 30.01.10 when the three masked raiders, armed with a gun and a hammer forced their way in, battering him on the head with a hammer as he tackled one of them, and chased them into the street before they turned into Coultry Road.

Despite the effort, diamond jeweller failed to prevent the men from escaping and taking his suitcase containing diamonds and rubies and lost his life savings because the jewels were not insured.

Gardai believes he was the victim of opportunistic local criminals who became aware that he was carrying a valuable haul in his suitcase and kept watch on his movements until they established where he was staying. It is assumed that the raiders had no idea of the value of their haul and could now become the focus of more serious players in the crime world who are looking for a slice of the fortune, especially since the jewels are unmarked in any way, and therefore easier to «fence», because they are not traceable.

Investigators are also tracing all known contacts of the jeweller since he arrived in Dublin to try and establish how the gang knew that the contents of the case were so valuable.

After Gardai arrived at the scene he was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment for lacerations, receiving around 50 stitches on his head. The doctor stated that if the injuries were a quarter of an inch left or right, the result would be an immediate death.

Last year a very similar story has happened in Manchester where opportunistic criminals attacked the jeweller in his car, breaking his door window, slicing his hand with a machete and disappearing with his stock.

When we are talking about ethical jewellery it is important to remember that bloody gold and diamonds are not only coming from conflict zones- they are also coming from UK and Ireland.

Not only the second hand but also the new jewellery as well can be of concern, as the stolen stock is flogged back into the UK wholesale market ending up in the UK and Ireland jewellery shops with or without conscious knowledge of the retailers. The situation is even more appalling during this recession when an exceptionally high gold price and the greed drive some people to commit the crime.

If we are to tackle the issue of bloody diamonds and gold we should start at home.

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How to start your own successful ebay business

How to Start Your Own Successful Ebay Business

Ever since I was little I always wondered what I would be doing in my future. There were tons of opportunity out there for me and I usually couldn’t decide on what I want to be more a doctor or lawyer. But you always don’t have to look to far when you are trying to come up with a career. One day I was on the internet buying some things from eBay and then all of a sudden a light bulb went off. Why not start my very own eBay business. So I decided that I would start my own business but I needed some rocks to be my foundation for my business. The three rocks are having my finances in check, have a great customer service, and make smart decisions.

The first rock that is going to be my foundation for starting my own business on eBay is to have my finances in check because if you do not keep great tabs on your finances then you are going to be in a whole heap of trouble. You want to make sure that you have money every time that you have to order you new shipment in. Also you want to make sure that you put some money aside for when you have to ship the products to the customers. Another thing that it would be a smart idea to have in line is have some money put away for just in case of an emergency because you don’t want to wind up in a bind and not have the money to get yourself out of it. The financial parts of businesses are pretty much what will make them or what will break them.

The second rock that is going to be my foundation for starting my own business on eBay is to have a great customer service because this is the key to having a booming company. If the customer is not happy then there is no money coming into your eBay business. Also make sure that you customer is going to receive the products that they have bought in a timely manner because if they receive their products late then they will probably leave you bad comments on your eBay account then other customers will see that and you will not have any business.

The third rock that is going to be my foundation for starting my own business on eBay is to make smart decisions because most of the big decisions that you are going to have to make will either make or break the company. Some of the big decisions that you will have to make are what type of product that you want to carry; also who is going to be the supplier that you are going to order your product from, and finally you are going to have to also decide what price you want to sell the products for.

Those are the rocks that are going to be my foundation for starting my own eBay business. Now you guys get started on your own business.

Implementing change in the healthcare system

Implementing Change In The Healthcare System

For many of us change is a difficult process. In organizations like healthcare it seems to advance at a snail’s pace sometimes. There is a need for change in healthcare, most agree, though we would be hard pressed to agree upon the changes needed. One incentive for change is pay-for-performance programs now beginning in several areas. I would like to describe a couple that affect primary care physicians and then give a few suggestions as to how to adopt changes to take advantage of these programs. Even if you are not in a primary care physician program, the methods suggested for change will be helpful, I believe.

In 2006 Medicare plans to institute a pay-for-performance program at the primary care physician level. Right now a model is being tested and seems to be doing quite well. In several states Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations are testing pay-for- performance programs. Here in West Michigan, Priority Health, a healthcare insurer, has promoted such a program for over five years. How does this work, you may ask? Priority Health, for example, funds the program for each of its patients a set amount. Doctors who meet a requirement of the program for a patient are rewarded with extra money for that patient. Hence, with many patients the income for the practice can be boosted considerably. The fact is that many are not rising to the opportunity. With planned cuts in Medicare reimbursements over the next few years, this source of income cannot be ignored! Healthcare programs need to change, no matter how difficult.

The impetus for change should rest with the leadership of an organization, although the change should not be the sole responsibility of the leaders. Representatives from all parts of the organization should be involved. Once the need for change in a process is agreed upon, either because of extra revenue from pay-for-performance programs or other agents or data that positively affect the bottom line, leaders should convene a task force to plan the change. With input from all, leaders should map the process as it currently exits and then should make a new map of how they would like it to be to incorporate the positive changes. The new procedure should be standardized for all to adopt.

How do you go about adopting these changes on a daily basis? This is probably the hardest part. Because humans learn in a variety of ways, it will take a variety of ways to implement the changes. The implementation of the changes should be based upon the learning styles of the individuals involved. Let me provide an example using the Medicare program. A patient who enters the Medicare program is entitled to a paid initial physical. A primary care physician should take advantage of this. Many don’t. If I were the manager of such an office, I would remind my staff who set up appointments to be aware of this fact. I would remind them at regular staff meetings. I would post visible reminders in the office. I might even have a message flashed on the computer screen once in a while. Then I would review the appointments of patients who have become Medicare qualified and see how many had their initial physical or were booked for it. I would adjust my methods to remind staff of the need for such examinations and continue to improve on this until the office achieves 100% compliance with the goal.

Booking the exam is not the only needed change. Doctors who perform the physical must accomplish examination details and actions laid out by Medicare. Hence, to be paid for the exam, each doctor must adhere to the exam details. I would help the doctors accomplish this in a variety of ways, depending on the doctor’s learning style. For example, a checklist of the exam details might be included in the patient history folder when the exam is performed. That way the doctor will not miss any steps. As the leader of the change, I would check with billing to see that all the steps were performed and adapt new approaches or reinforce existing ones to see that the changes are accomplished 100% of the time.

Changes such as these should be a part of a continuous quality improvement program at every healthcare provider organization. Let me quickly review the most important steps. First leaders should identify the changes needed. Then, the leaders should convene a committee of all affected staff to develop how to accomplish the change. Once the staff agrees upon the approach, the leaders should develop ways to implement the change on a daily basis adopting methods that incorporate learning styles of affected individuals. Then, they should continually analyze the progress of the changes and make necessary adjustments until the goals are accomplished. They should then audit the changes occasionally to be sure that the organization doesn’t fall back into old habits.

I believe that adopting such a change process will dramatically help at your site. You will see savings in time, increased patient or client health and satisfaction, as well as an improved bottom line!

How to decide on a good watermark for note pad printing

How to Decide on a Good Watermark for Note Pad Printing

A watermark is a good and subtle filler for the empty spaces in notepads. You must however always choose your watermark image with care so that it doesn’t ruin the appearance of your notepads. You don’t want to send a bad watermark for note pad printing, discovering that it renders all your notepads barely usable. Below are some tips that should guide you on deciding the correct watermark to use for your notepads.

Look for clear uncomplicated designs: One of the general rules for watermarks in color notepads is that they must be clear, simple and uncomplicated. It must not have too many details, that can clutter up the look of the notepad even though it is just a watermark. So never attach a watermark with too many intricate details, curves and objects. Most especially try to avoid watermarks with distinct dark design elements that can really hamper the way you read and write words in the notepad. You can do this by choosing watermarks with a nice large homogeneous color area. This can be something like the sea, the sky, a wall or something similar. Alternatively you can enlarge your logos and other objects so that the empty spaces between their design elements can serve as empty spaces as well for better notepad writing and reading. Doing this should assure your notepad of a large and workable space for writing notes.

If possible match the color with your notepad theme: Also, please do not forget to match the color of your theme to the dominant color of your watermark. They should compliment each other rather than clash. Bad color clashes with the watermark and notepad header design can really make notepads look bad. Aim for that coherent theme with all your notepad elements. So if you have red logos and text, why not have a pinkish or orange watermark to compliment it. If your dominant notepad header color is black and white, why not try a nice gray scale image as the watermark? By doing your watermarks this way you should make your notepads look like a complete and well thought of printed work and not a clashing piece of art.

Use something that reinforces the note pad’s use: Another good tip for you watermarks is to use images that reinforce the note pad’s primary use. For example, if the notepad is a doctor’s prescription pad, the watermark can have images of medicine on it. This is just so that people can immediately identify the piece of paper as a medicine prescription pad even from afar. You can do this for your other notepads like reminder notepads, task post it notes etc. It should really be a great addition to the overall design of the notepads.

Those should be enough tips to guide you in choosing the correct type of watermarks for your color notepads. If you get simple, color-coordinated and useful images for your notepad printing, you should have no worries at all at the end product. You will assuredly have well made notepads with watermarks that improve the design and not hamper the note pad’s use.

How to choose a liability insurance vendor for your business

How to Choose a Liability Insurance Vendor for Your Business

Liability insurance protects your company from financial damages if your company is sued by a third party. There are many types of liability insurance products and many businesses purchase more than one kind of liability insurance in order to ensure that they have the proper coverage. Different types of liability insurances cover different situations. Umbrella liability insurance policy may cover injuries on your property while professional liability, such as malpractice insurance, may cover a doctor that misdiagnoses a patient.

If a business does not have liability insurance, the business may lose critical assets in the event of a lawsuit or a guilty judgment. Additionally, the company could go bankrupt, depending on the damages that the company may have to pay in the event of a lawsuit. For this reason, choosing a liability insurance vendor is crucial. If you need help choosing a liability insurance vendor, click here.

In order to find the best liability insurance vendor, ask yourself the following questions:

Who or what needs the liability insurance? The business should have its own liability insurance, even if the business is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) which guarantees that the owners of the business will not lose their assets if there is a lawsuit against the company. However, LLC status does not safeguard the business itself. The company should also make an effort to protect high-profile, high-risk individuals.

What do we need to have covered? Does the business need coverage for Errors & Omissions? Does the business need any type of professional liability insurance? Does it need general liability? Umbrella liability? Workers compensation? Determine the risks that your business could face in order before choosing coverage.

Do we also need worker’s compensation? Many businesses are legally obligated to have worker’s compensation coverage. Check with your particular state’s Department of Labor to determine if your business is required to carry it.

What price am I able to pay for liability insurance? The cost of liability insurance varies by company, coverage, type of insurance, industry, size of the business and more. Make sure to get comparable quotes from at least three companies before deciding on one company to work with.

How large of a policy should I take out? The size of your policy may depend on the amount of money that your business brings in each year. Be sure to speak with representatives from your top vendor selections in order to determine exactly what kind of coverage you can expect from them and what the price for that coverage will be.

Does the vendor have a solid reputation? Always do a Better Business Bureau background check and a Google search for any complaints.

In order to ensure that you receive the best liability insurance policy and terms possible, make sure to do your research. Finding the right liability insurance company can mean the difference between thousands (or even millions) of dollars. If you want liability insurance vendors to compete for your business, click here. For additional information, you can visit our liability insurance wiki.