The Cons of Online Auction Sites Like Ebay

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Dec 182021
 

EBay has over 120 million registered users and it can be a great place to make extra money by selling what you now longer need or even starting a business. My wife and I used to have 7 employees doing Ebay full time and we were making a net of about $8,000 per week. But what about the buyers? They shop sites like Ebay hoping to find lower prices on items that they are looking at buying any way. A pair of pants that sells at American Eagle for $40 and here it is ion Ebay for only $30. Is this a deal or what? But wait, after you pay the $12 shipping you are actually spending more.

Sites like Ebay are like a drug. People keep bidding on items going higher and higher in price because they will do anything to win. People get in a frenzy and by the time they have won the item they have paid a lot more then they could have gotten that same item for at a local store. Once in awhile this would not be that bad but what about the people that keep on repeating this? The cannot provide the basic necessities for their kids because most of their money is being spent on these online auction sites like Ebay. Yahoo has auction, amazon auctions, Ubid the list just goes on and on.

People need to truly look only for deals. Maybe by looking for items with free shipping. I sold video games that by the time somebody one the item and you add shipping they were still paying less than they would have paid at the local game store. Bargains can be found you just have to look for them. Also look at the sellers user rating and read what past customers have to say about them.

Another area which can be very disastrous is all the scams that are on these online auction sites. I know one gentleman who was selling a car on Ebay. Some Nigerian won the auction and sent the seller a check for the amount of the auction plus a lot of money extra. The Nigerian said the rest was to pay for shipping and if the seller could please wire the balance back by Western Union. The check was counterfeit and by the time the bank realized this it was too late. The seller had already wired several thousand to the buyer via Western Union. He had deposited the check in his account and the bank gave him the funds right away. Now this man is in jail, owes the bank the money for the check, and his car was seized by the FBI because it was used in the act of a crime. This was this mans first time in jail and I think he ended up spending a month there.

Ebay would offer no help because they claim it is a liability issue. There are so many buyers and sellers out there and they all are potential victims. You would think that sites like Ebay, amazon,Yahoo, and the others would issue a warning to their buyers and sellers but they don’t. My wife and I once got paid for some computers with stolen checks. We did everything that a responsible merchant would do like calling the bank they were drawn from and doing everything that we knew to do. I had to spend almost a month in jail for this and jail is no place I wish to have to go back to. We lost 3 years of our lives because of this plus we lost out business. This is happening to millions of people worldwide.

It should be a law that if you have a site like Ebay that you need to protect your buyers and sellers but unfortunately it is not. There are no second chances with an online auction site like Ebay. With sites like Ebay you need to be careful if you are just a buyer.

Automtotive Sales Training.

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Dec 172021
 

Automotive sales training is the one thing that we all think

we have enough of until we get more. That’s right no matter

how good you are today, you can always become better. And

once we do get a little bit better or learn a new technique

it is normally pretty easy to reflect back on the deals that

we have worked in the not so distant past and think, “Wow, If

I had only known this last week when I was with “Mr. & Mrs

__________, I probably would have sold them a car.



This is why this column will be dedicated solely to the purpose

of examining different aspects and situations that occur during

the process of a car deal. Each month we will look either at a

new method for contending with the obstacles that we all face

in the day to day process or we will brush up on old techniques

regarding the automotive sales process.



I am sure every automotive salesperson reading this article

has encountered the customer that came to their dealership

looking for a certain vehicle, requiring specific “must have”

options yet was strapped by a budget that was several hundred

dollars a month away from anything that could be considered

reasonable, at least considering the demands the customer is

making. And after our best attempt to find them the vehicle

that meets all of their requirements, in the hope that they

will adjust their thinking when it comes down to their less

than reasonable budget, we find that they are not flexible at

all. That’s right, they want a brand new, seven passenger,

leather appointed, suv for $300 a month. And if we can’t get

it for them then they are just going to shop until they find

someone who can. Or so they say. But what they will really shop

for is someone who can sell them on the idea of buying something

that fits their needs just as well as what they are requesting

but is more in line with their budget – possibly a previously

owned suv or maybe even a minivan.



That’s right; they are going to buy from the first salesperson

that is capable of realigning their thinking. By realigning

their thinking I mean they need to be “switched”. Many

salespeople I witness think this means that they should go

back to their customer and ask, “Hey, what about a used one?”

or “What about a minivan instead of an suv?” If you have been

in the business for more than a day you know that the customer

normally responds by saying “No” to these two questions. Asking

your customer to buy something other than what they initially

asked for is at best, a feeble attempt to switch them and

definitely does not exhibit any salesmanship.



At this point you need to lead your customer. You need to become

a salesperson. You need to share with them the benefits in order

to help them realign their thinking. Below are the steps to take

if you are trying to switch your customer.



+ Determine which vehicle to switch to first (preferably

something that is close to what they are looking for yet more

in line with their budget)



+ Ask your customer to come with you for a moment (don’t ask

them if they would like to look at something else)



+ Take them to the vehicle that you want to switch them to.



+ Then present all of the benefits of the vehicle you are

trying to switch them to.



By taking the extra time to actually take your customer out

and show them a vehicle that suits their needs (and is in

line with their budget) you will increase your chances of

selling them. Once you have taken these steps to switch them

from one car to another one of three things will happen.



+ They will consider the vehicle you have shown them (And

hopefully buy it)



+ They will reconsider their budget on the vehicle they

originally expressed an interest in and hopefully increase

their offer enough that you can sell them it.



+ They will not consider the option you are giving them and

leave without purchasing. (however you will have more to talk

about on the follow up phone call)



Sure to many of you this may seem pretty basic. To me it is

too. But remember that next time you want to just ask your

customer to consider another vehicle rather than taking control

and leading your customer to an alternative vehicle for them to

purchase.





Article written by Biana Babinsky.

Why Deploy Employee Surveys?

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Nov 052021
 

From postcards on the table at your favorite restaurant to

letters after a brief hospital stay tucked in with your

prescriptions, surveys represent the most effective way to

secure an honest answer to: How did we do? More recently,

these surveys have made their way into the workplace,

providing a method of gauging employee attitudes at the

office.

Spending 40 hours or more every week with the same people,

there’s no question what type of outlook you want these people

to have. A positive employee with a can-do attitude takes the

prize every time, and not just because of how pleasant it

makes things in the workplace. Happy employees create a more

efficient office, primarily by sticking around.

Toby Velte, former CEO of FireSummit, Inc., knew the way to

his employees’ heart, and it wasn’t increased pay. He

recognized that his employees were after more than just

compensation; they wanted to be happy while they were at the

office. He obliged with supplying a game room, free soda, and

network video game sessions.

“We paid 15 percent less than other companies,” said Velte.

“But … I never had one person quit.” Knowing what his

employees wanted gave Velte a leg up in limiting turnover, one

of the worst sieves of company profits. With estimates of

turnover costs at 150% of the employees’ yearly salary (more

for newer employees or management), it makes sense to make the

effort to find out what makes your company culture tick, and

how to open the lines of communication with employees. In the

end, it means keeping the customers happy, which starts with

employees excited to be at the office.

Clients, after all, have an uncanny ability to know the

general manner of everyone they come in contact with. Be it

the smile in the employees’ voice, the relaxed way in which

the employee deals with the customer, or just a bit of a sixth

sense, that attitude flows through and affects the overall

relationship. Surveys have shown that customers who feel a

kinship with a company will remain loyal customers, and it

follows that maintaining that connection stems from creating a

positive work environment.

Surveying employees about their impressions of their employer

is the best indicator of the overall culture in a company.

This culture will permeate every aspect of the organization

affecting co-workers and clients alike. But just surveying a

company’s employees isn’t enough.

Velte made sure that he knew where he stood compared to his

competitors as well as what his employees expected in the

workplace. Competition is fierce in today’s market, and

companies who pay attention have an edge over those working in

a void. With headhunters cold calling lists of employees in

every industry these days, knowing what’s offered by the

competition can go a long way toward heading off expensive

employee turn over.

The cost of employee dissatisfaction can be remarkable, and

many companies try to prevent the loss of employees by

throwing money at them. While it may work for a little while,

the undermining factors will go unnoticed, resulting in

throwing more money at the problem. With employee surveys,

however, it can be easier to see where the money should be

going, and often companies find that their costs go down

significantly.

Employ

ee surveys are one of the necessary steps in identifying

problems and opportunities for improvement. Then, using these

survey results and a benchmarking database, a company can

determine what the trends are for their industry, and where

they stand compared to their competitors. There’s a reason,

after all, that Fortune magazine publishes a “Best Companies

to Work For” edition every year, and that pay is only one

factor that they consider.

Why Look for Good Internet Deals and Daily Freebies?

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Nov 032021
 

Every day, more and more consumers are realizing that shopping on the internet means good, or even great deals that just aren’t available at the traditional brick and mortar establishments in their local communities. The smaller stores are out and about on the Internet dangling some of these mega-deals on a fishing line with the hopes that you’ll bite and possibly buy an additional item or two from them “while you’re at it”, or later on down the river. Either way, your name, address and email address are all in their database for future e-mail campaigns and catalogs.

Even the big, national chain stores are enticing their customers to shop online with phenomenal deals that are available “Online Only”. Why? These corporations already have a warehouse to store their merchandise until its ready to be shipped to the store. At the store level, the products need to be taken off of the truck and inventoried before it can be set onto the sales floor to be sold. The store needs lights, heat/cooling and employees to maintain, sell and ring up the merchandise, and perhaps even bring it out to you car. When the item is sold on the Internet, the consumer pays shipping charges, which includes unloading the item from the truck and carrying it to your front door. It now costs the store substantially less money to sell you the product. The end result is a cheaper price for you, the consumer when shopping on the Internet.

Free shipping is one of the fabulous incentives used by both small and large companies to persuade you to spend more money on their website, typically tiered or leveled at a pre-set, specific dollar amount. Although nominal handling charges may still apply, having your internet deal shipped to you for free is even better than when you find a bargain at your local store, as you didn’t need to use any expensive fuel to get to the store, nor will you come home from shopping with the infamous crowd-causing headache.

And who doesn’t love something for free? “Daily Freebies” are all over the Internet (and there are new ones every day, too!), you just need to know where to look for them. Listings include product samples, promotional products with discounts and other types of free offers.

To assist you in gathering the necessary information for a successful shopping experience, there are websites devoted especially to your cause. These newfound genius sites not only compile all of this useful information for you, but they organize it into categories. From clothing and accessories to CD’s, gifts and coupons, they’ve got your shopping needs covered!

Travel with Your Home – Used Recreation Vehicles

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Oct 142021
 

A recreation vehicle is one which acts as a mobile place of living. That means you can travel as well as live in that vehicle. It is mainly a truck or bus sort of a vehicle attached wit a compartment on its back which has all the facilities which a home has. It’s like a room or compartment on the back of your vehicle giving you the comfort of when while you are traveling. To get one for yourself you can go for either a new or a used recreation vehicle.

Following are the option for you while choosing a used recreation vehicle:

• Truck Camper

• Folding Camping Trailer

• Travel Trailer or caravan

• Hybrid Trailer

• Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer

• Toy Hauler

• Park Model

• Motorhome

• Totarhome

A standard used recreational vehicle consist of a bed, a table, food preparation and storage area. A step further or larger models also gives you facilities such as full bathrooms, refrigerators, living areas, master bedroom and other additional facilities. And if you are ready to spend a little more, you can get recreational vehicles with even satallite TV and internet access, slideout sections and awnings.

In addition to all these amenities, owing you own RV or recreational vehicles has following advantages:

• You don’t have to look for motels while traveling to places.

• Saves lot of your money

• You can prepare food in the receation vehicle itself rather than eating out at restuarents.

• Provides more organized way to live and better protection as compared to tents while you are on the move.

• Children also like RVs.
Living in an RV gives you a distint lifestyle simultaneously saving your cash. There are certain people who even sell their home and start living in RVs as why to stay at the same place when you can get all the facilities on the move.

You may be thinking about where to get the dealers for such used recreation vehicles The answer to this question is internet. There are lot of dealers which arrange the best and most economical deals for you. Your task is to find such dealers. You can do this through apt study and comparison of the price quotations from the used recreation dealers. The other prob may be the finances. Here also the internet serves you the best way as there is a large number of used recreation loan lenders which can help you get your own used recreation vehicle. You just need to fill a simple application form to get their services. These lenders will provide you with appropraite monetary support with easy repayments to fit your pocket afterwards and get you your mobile home in form of used recreation vehicles.

A wild attraction: Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is pure fun for people of all ages

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Oct 092021
 


One of Colorado’s many marvellous attractions is the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo which is located in the state’s central city of Colorado Springs. The Zoo, being one of only two mountain zoos in the United States, was established in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose for the purpose of housing his growing collection of exotic animals. Today, it holds over 750 animals from all over the world, including 30 endangered species and the largest herd of Somali giraffes in the United States.


The Zoo operates solely as a non-profit public trust to the people of Colorado Springs, and is among the very few in the nation which does not depend on the support of local taxes; that being said, it functions entirely on donations, grants, admissions and memberships. That’s why a recent donation of $1.46 million – the largest donation the zoo has ever received from an individual in its eighty years of existence – came as huge news. The funds have been allocated to the Rocky Mountain Wild Capital Campaign, which will construct an exhibit to connect Zoo visitors with the wild heritage of Colorado. The space will feature mountain lions, lynx, bald eagles, and grizzly bears, amongst a number of other animals native to the region. What’s more, the El Pomar Foundation, which has played a significantly active role in the Zoo’s development ever since its early days, has matched the $1.46 million gift for the project’s expansion – a fitting affair with the Zoo celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.


But until the new exhibit is completed in 2008, visitors can continue to stroll between the habitats of more than 140 species of animals, and even hand feed certain groups such as the famous giraffes. And no outing to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is complete without a visit to the ‘Shrine of the Sun,’ an historic monument which stands at an elevation of over 8,000 feet and provides remarkable views above the city of Colorado Springs.


The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a fantastic place for families to frequent together; in fact, it was voted ‘the best place for family fun’ for five consecutive years by Colorado’s Gazette. And the zoo’s many picnic areas make it easy to pack a lunch and make an entire day out of the visit. What’s more, in between stopping at animal exhibits, adults and youths alike can take part in the various education programs hosted by the Zoo – an endeavour to build appreciation and understanding of animals and the natural world.


If you’re planning to take a long car ride or perhaps even a flight to Colorado Springs, you’ll undoubtedly need to book accommodation – and your options are anything but limited. Colorado Springs has a number of terrific local hotels and familiar franchises like Embassy Suites to stay at, many of which are a just a hop, skip and a jump away from the city’s biggest attractions – one of them being the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. And if you’re arranging a group or family trip, you’ll likely be able to track some superb package deals on both sightseeing and accommodation.


So with everything Colorado has to offer – from the breathtaking scenery to amazing attractions such as the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – what are you waiting for? Start planning your adventure today; you’re sure to return home some wild memories.

Replenish Credit Score by Credit Card Debt Management Services

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Oct 062021
 

Credit cards are getting popular these days due to the convenience it offers. In other words there is no need to carry cash all the time if you have a credit card. But while using credit cards the people generally forget it’s another aspect that is high rate of interest. And once the credit cards debts start building it is very difficult to control them. As if an individual doesn’t pay his debts on time, interest on them starts building which furthers worsens the financial condition which in turn emerges as bad credit in the credit report of a person. So, in order to avoid such undesirable situation it’s better to avail credit card debt management services.

Credit card debt management service basically provides an advice as how to handle your credit cards debts effectively. A credit card debt management service is the part of debt management services. The agencies offering credit card debt management services combine all the credit card debts of a person into a single debt which enable him to pay single payment rather than paying to number of creditors. In simple terms after availing credit card debt management services the person deals with single lender and not with number of creditors.

The agencies offering such management services negotiate with the creditors of the borrower and appeal them to reduce the rate of interest and waive certain penalties if possible. As a result of which the person is able to save money which he can use for some other purpose.

Availing debt management services also helps in improving the credit score of a person. Credit card debt management services not only help the person in managing the present debts but also guides the person regarding handling debts in future so that same situation doesn’t arise in future.

It is also recommended that the person must consult to credit counsellor. Credit counsellors listen to the problem, evaluate it and suggest the measure according to the problem. Usually these credit counsellors provide free advice but sometimes they charge nominal fee for their services.

Other than availing credit card debt management services the person has an alternative to get rid off the debts through bankruptcy and IVA’s. But they are never suggested as they are considered as bad credit for a person which comes up as a hurdle in performing any activity in the financial market. So, the person should never go for these kinds of alternatives.

Real Estate Seminars – Worth the Investment ?

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Oct 022021
 

The very term conjures up an image of hundreds and thousands of pounds of investment, millionaire lifestyle, no work and a life of sun and sand. At least thats the image being marketed by the huge number of property seminars currently in the business. The seminars can be under different names : real estate seminars or courses, wealth creation, positive cash flow, passive income. All are preying on the same desire of an average human being to become wealthy. Given what these seminars charge for their courses, at least someone is fulfilling his desire to become wealthy, at the expense of the attendee.

Yes, property investment is about the safest investment one can make. Its also about the biggest investment an average person is ever going to make. And this is the home he or she is going to buy in their lifetime. They will spend their life paying off the mortgage. Once the mortgage is paid off, the individual is near the retirement age and sells the house at a fabulous profit, buys a smaller place and settles down for their retirement. Fair enough, majority of the people are inclined to do that.

However, some people are more adventurous, like myself, who chafe under the thought of having to slave away for the next 20 to 30 years and having only a house to show for it at the end. People like myself desire financial freedom, freedom from having to get up every morning, get in the car or train, commute 2 to 3 hours a day, work at a dead end job & return home in the evening. Repeat this process year on year and its clear what a monotonous life it can be.

The reason for doing this is because almost everyone has to support themselves and their families. To avoid this rat race, you need to start thinking of a way out, a way to have an income that precludes the need to work day in, day out. This income is called passive income. Its passive as its being generated no matter what you are doing, sleeping, fishing or even working on your day time job !

How do you get this passive income ? You could buy a lottery ticket ( chances are 1 in tens of million that you win the jackpot ), bet on the races or gamble ( extremely risky ), buy or sell shares ( very risky) or invest in property. Out of the methods mentioned, property investing is the least risky, which is great as the last thing you want to do is to lose your all your savings in a dodgy share or racing tip. So what is property investment ?

Property investment is an excellent way to create wealth. For the beginner it is buying a place and renting it out for a couple of years and then selling it at at profit. For the experienced investor, a property provides passive income or several properties can provide multiple streams of income. This gives them the financial freedom to further pursue this business. A property will give the investor a passive income, provided its bought at the right price and it will appreciate in value over a number of years. It will give you a retirement fund as well but thats towards the end of your useful life. You want to enjoy your life now, not in 20 or 30 years from now and you want to spend quality time with your family.

How do you go about becoming a property investor? This brings us back to the seminars mentioned earlier as this is the type of financial freedom and lifestyle that they market. Its very attractive and people sign up in spite of thousands of pounds that is charged as seminar fees. What these seminars have done is to collate publically available information into fancy folders and presentation slides and have an extremely eloquent individual fronting the presentation. Plus they have some employees who are usually brought in as “previous clients and now successful investors” to further present the rosy picture.

My question, if they were that successful, why bother even signing up to do presentations, that too on weekends. Thats not the type of financial freedom I am interested in. I would like to spend my weekends at a beach or fishing. There is a lot marketing going on all the time at these seminars in order to get you to part with your money.

The point being made is that these seminars present only the better side of the property investment business.

If you have been to any of these seminars, at the end of it you will think why didnt I look that bit of information up. Its not that they give false information. Its fairly accurate but what they don’t tell the attendee is that it is not that simple. Property investment requires money, time and effort and can be extremely frustrating at times. And it requires more money then these seminars tell you initially. Some seminars also have follow up seminars, yes, you have to pay to attend those, to get further information. Then there is additional fees before you can join their property club and have access to best deals. Not to mention that you have to sacrifice weekends or perhaps even take time off from work to attend the seminar.

Wouldn’t it be better if its easier to get this information from the comfort of your home or office (in your spare time of course) ? Thre is at least one website that is providing this service, Property Exchange Network (http://www.property-exchange.net). Registered users or members are provided all the information they need to make informed decisions about property investment. It provides background information property market, finding a property, negotiating, financing, purchasing, renting and finally selling the property. There are tips on how to save on your property taxes. All this is available for a fraction of the cost of the property seminar. Plus the fact that the idea is to have a community of like minded individuals seeking financial freedom.

How Shall I Get The Best Treadmills As Discount Treadmills?

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Oct 012021
 

Broadly speaking, you can’t count on discounts, while buying an article. The days of authentic discount seems to have gone. Discount has become the part of the price
structure. In the policy matters of the company it is a permanent feature now. Nobody attaches much importance to the printed price of a commodity. What buyers look for is discount.



When trucks and cars are no exception to this rule, how a smaller item like treadmill can sell without discount! When stiff competition prevails in the market, and
when you have innumerable brand options, wherein the customer is the King, why not try for best possible discount on a treadmill? After all, treadmill is not a very cheap item. Its price range is
anything between $ 1000 to $ 2000.



So, how to find out what is a genuine discount?


You can find it out only by finding it out. Find it out online indeed. Running an online search for discount treadmills is the best option. From the list of various
models shown on the search engines, zero in on one or two models that meet your requirements. Then begin your endless chase. Extensive search is a must. For, there is no cut and dry method. If you
wish to save substantial dollars, some efforts on your part are required.



Read FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions, online as well as offline), visit mass retailers, big departmental stores, specialized fitness stores, auctions, company sales
in the search of your favorite treadmill at discount.



Some dealers may give you discount in prices. But other terms and conditions need to be looked into. What about shipping, transit insurance? Will the treadmill be door
delivered?


Will their technician arrive to your place to unpack and install the treadmill? All these subsidiary costs need to be given proper weight.



Online purchase of a treadmill has advantages and disadvantages. As compared to the retail stores online purchases are cheap, for the simple reason that there is no
middleman.


Some of the manufacturers have a department dealing in direct sales, thus cutting down the overhead costs. This will, be the best bargain.



Online dealings are better deals than you would find in retail stores. Also, several manufacturers sell directly on the Internet, thus cutting out the middleman. But
certain manufacturers have a sales discipline. Their dealers and retailers have to sell the treadmill at a price decided by the company; they can not go below the minimum prescribed level.



The above are some of the business aspects. Now, it is time for you to do some technical research, about the model that you wish to buy. Know your requirement and find
out whether the same is available in the machine that you intend to buy. The prominent features, that need your consideration and comparison are: Motor, Deck, Roller, Electronics, Console, and
programs.



In the end, whether more discount or less discount, the treadmill you are due to buy, needs to be a quality product with a name in the market. Do not go by market hype
and excessive advertisement a particular treadmill manufacture is making. You are paying a part of their publicity cost without your actually knowing it; without feeling the direct pinch!

Orlando Real Estate: A premier choice of real estate investors

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Sep 242021
 

If you have ever visited Florida, then you must have harbored thoughts of investing in real estate in that region. Well, if such is the case, then Orlando comes across as one of the most popular and definitive choices. The booming real estate market in the United States has meant that investors are lapping up property and particularly in Florida. It is for this reason, that vacation homes in Orlando are becoming very affordable in terms of investment and rental.

The city of Orlando is the ideal vacation home destination as it is the home of Disney world and various other tourist hot spots. Moreover, it provides its vacationers with amenities that are geared towards making their holiday a truly memorable experience. Here you can find a host of accommodation for sale, like apartments, townhouse, and an umpteen number of vacation homes. Most of the homes have all the facilities in place including appliances like washers, dryers, stoves etc.

Orlando is seeing explosive growth in the real estate market because of the unparalleled growth of its tourism industry. The administration in Orlando is tuning into the needs of the real estate investors and is leaving no stone unturned to meet the demands of people who are buying homes here. All of this coupled with a great nightlife and extraordinary recreational activities, it is emerging as the destination of choice for those with an intention to make a real estate investment.

So what makes Orlando such a hot destination for investors?

Well, as aforementioned, the numerous tourist attractions attract tourists from all over the world. This booming tourism scenario has made real estate prices soar. Attractions like Universal Studios, Bush Gardens, Epcot, and Disney Land bring numerous visitors to Orlando. This has given continuous boost to the economy. Moreover, tourism is the one factor that can withstand recession in the market. It is a perennial growth market, and in effect, the real estate market is fuelled by tourism.

Orlando is a relatively new entrant amongst all the real estate destinations in the United States. This is why it can give investors advantages, which the other cities cannot. The real estate scenario in Orlando, Florida is seeing a boom like never before. If you want to invest in real estate in Orlando then this is the time to purchase your home. In Orlando, you will find a host of brokers who can direct you to the best deals available in the market. You can take your pick from a wide range of choices that can suit all kinds of pockets.

Why UK travellers are turning towards short break rail getaways for their holidays

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Sep 222021
 


According to UK rail holiday specialist company, Great Rail Journeys (GRJ), 40,000 Britons take package rail holidays every year. Whether the change in attitudes is due fear of flying, or simply a move to slow down away from the hectic pace of normal life, avoiding the inevitable rush to meet tight deadlines imposed by connecting flights, and crowed airports – many travelers today have chosen that they simply don’t want to travel to their destination by plane.


Back in the 1950’s rail holidays were all the rage, despite commercial aviation just starting to take hold following relief from the austerity of the war and an excess of ex-military aircraft. As the 1960’s and 70’s progressed however, technological advances meant that flying became more affordable and traveling abroad by air took hold. For many years rail still had the advantage of cost over air travel for internal journeys, however the growth of the low cost airlines, and poor investment in the infrastructure of many of the UK train lines, has left a sad legacy for the UK rail network.


The change in the trends over recent years back towards rail travel, especially by younger travelers, may in part be due to the ease with which the Channel Tunnel affords access to Europe. It is common these days for young travelers to go on extended travels across Europe by purchasing a Eurailpass. These sorts of trips are most often associated with backpacker holidays, but they represent an extremely convenient ways to easily see a large amount of Europe as the Eurailpass ticket offers unlimited train travel throughout 18 different European countries.


With good networks of European lines, frequent departures on the busy routes and fast train services such as the German ICE, French TGV or the Eurostar connecting France with London, it can often be faster to travel by train rather than flying. One of the main drawbacks experienced by many rail travelers within Europe is the difficulty that can sometimes be experienced finding accurate information and booking linking tickets. Rail providers rarely have details of other rail providers’ services, and most UK travel agents can provide very little rail information once the traveler gets beyond Paris or Brussels. A few websites such as Seat61.com have sprung up to help fill this gap and, despite being an amateur site rather than a commercial venture, can prove to be a good resource for planning rail trips abroad.


UK domestic breaks have also seen a recent resurgence, with UK short weekend breaks becoming extremely popular for shopping trips, quick family getaways or for visits to London to take in a West End show. Recently a few short break travel companies and rail networks like GNER have teamed up to provide a wide variety of rail package deals to UK cities in an effort to bring more travelers back to rail travel by making journeys cheaper and quick holidays easier to arrange.


While the words of Robert Louis Stevenson, “The speed is so easy, and the train disturbs so little the scenes through which it takes us, that our heart becomes full of the placidity and stillness of the country”, may not seem to fit in with the current popular image of the UK rail network, many Brits appear to be turning away from the airlines in favour of the railways for trans European travel and short break getaways.

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