Development

Personal Development Websites

By Elroy Mariano 3 months ago

  • Positive Thinking For Personal Development Hi, my name is Howard G. Platt 111, I have over 25 years of experience in the field of personal development and a great deal of insight on overcoming many of life’s challenges. My site Positive Thinking for Personal Development offers a wealth of information and strategies for maximizing one’s potential in life.
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  • The Achievers Mind An ever expanding library of the best personal growth and self development books brought to you in one place. New books from the masters of self development are added every couple of months so you knowledge will never stop growing!
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    Professional and Personal Development

    By Elroy Mariano 3 months ago

    What Kind of Thinker are You? You are what you think. Whatever you are doing, whatever you feel, whatever you want—all are determined by the quality of your thinking. If your thinking is unrealistic, your thinking will lead to many disappointments. If your thinking is overly pessimistic, it will deny you due recognition of the many things in which you should properly rejoice.

    Think Critically – to enhance your effectiveness in every part of your professional life
    The world gets more complex every day. There is only one way to cope – through command of your mind. Thinking more effectively gives you greater control over your life, helps you deal better with adversity, and, believe it or not, transform more of your dreams into reality. Effective thinking is no mystery. It consists of practical skills anyone can learn, practice and improve. Critical thinking offers those skills to anyone willing to
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    California Infrastructure Economic Development Bank (IBank)

    By Elroy Mariano 3 months ago

    The SBFC helps businesses create and retain jobs, and encourages investment in low- to moderate-income communities. The SBFC has several programs to support small business, including a Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee, a Jump Start Loan Program and more.

    California Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program — COVID-19

    The Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) partners with Financial Development Corporations to provide loan guarantees and direct loans for small businesses that experience capital access barriers.

    Who Can Apply

    Eligible Applicants

    • Small Businesses located in California with 1-750 employees that have been negatively impacted or experienced disruption by COVID-19
    • Eligible Nonprofits

    Guarantee Terms:

    • Guaranteed up to 7 years
    • Guarantees up to 95% of loan
    • Loan interest rates negotiated between lender and borrower
    • Qualifications based on lender criteria

     Loan proceeds to be used for continuance of business including, but not limited to:

    • The funds are meant to help small businesses through this challenging
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    Insurance – Historical development of insurance

    By Elroy Mariano 3 months ago

    Insurance in some form is as old as historical society. So-called bottomry contracts were known to merchants of Babylon as early as 4000–3000 bce. Bottomry was also practiced by the Hindus in 600 bce and was well understood in ancient Greece as early as the 4th century bce. Under a bottomry contract, loans were granted to merchants with the provision that if the shipment was lost at sea the loan did not have to be repaid. The interest on the loan covered the insurance risk. Ancient Roman law recognized the bottomry contract in which an article of agreement was drawn up and funds were deposited with a money changer. Marine insurance became highly developed in the 15th century.

    In Rome there were also burial societies that paid funeral costs of their members out of monthly dues.

    The insurance contract also developed early. It was known in ancient Greece

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    Business and Sustainable Development

    By Elroy Mariano 3 months ago

    For the business community, sustainability is more than mere window-dressing. By adopting sustainable practices, companies can gain competitive edge, increase their market share, and boost shareholder value.

    What’s more, the growing demand for ‘green’ products has created major new markets in which sharp-eyed eco-entrepreneurs are reaping rewards.

    This site explains the strategies and tools that companies can use to translate an aspiration for sustainability into practical, effective solutions. Case studies from around the world are provided.

    The site’s six sections cover:

    • Key issues: briefings on specific sustainable development topics from a business perspective
    • Strategies and tools: how to incorporate the principle of sustainability into everyday business activities, illustrated by real-life examples
    • Markets: business opportunities arising from sustainable development
    • Banking and investment: spotlight on how sustainable development is being approached by the financial services industry
    • Working with NGOs: how businesses are forging working partnerships with lobby groups
    • Training opportunities: how universities
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    Powerful 2D, 3D, VR, & AR software for cross-platform development of games and mobile apps.

    By Elroy Mariano 4 months ago

    Powerful 2D, 3D, VR, & AR software for cross-platform development of games and mobile apps.







    We offer a range of plans for all industries and levels of expertise.
    All plans are royalty-free.

    Student

    Learn the tools and workflows professionals use on the job


    Eligibility:

    Students enrolled in an accredited educational institution of legal age to consent to the collection and processing of their personal information, e.g., age 13 in the US, 16 in the EU. Must join the GitHub Student Developer Pack to be verified.

    • Latest version of the core Unity development platform
    • Unlimited access to Learn Premium
    • Five seats of Unity Teams Advanced
    • Dark theme UI
    • Real-time cloud diagnostics

    Personal

    Start creating with the free version of Unity


    Eligibility:

    Revenue or funding less than $100K in the last 12 months

    • Latest version of the core Unity development platform
    • Resources for getting started and learning Unity

    During the COVID-19 situation,

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    Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC

    By Elroy Mariano 4 months ago

    ELEVATIONLAB is all of the training programs of the Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC; we offer classes and workshops that are targeted for every business stage:

    • SPARK classes for start-ups
    • SCALE classes for growth
    • SURGE classes for technology and innovation

    All training programs offer participants an opportunity to learn from experienced business owners and consultants. Participants will get peer-to-peer interactions, strategic action items and opportunities to network with the experts and fellow entrepreneurs. Instructors bring years of business experience to each class, giving participants the opportunity to tap resources, get access to funding opportunities and leading-edge business tools.

    Are you ready to turn your great idea into a business? Would you like to get into an entrepreneurial mindset and learn from successful business owners? Do you need help writing a business plan? Are you struggling with financial basics and management know-how? ELEVATIONLAB offers SPARK classes to

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    Strategic Business Plan & Strategy Planning with Strategic Planners, Strategic Plans, Mission Statements, Vision, SWOTs, Strategies, Strategy Development

    By Elroy Mariano 4 months ago

     

     

    2. Characteristics of Successful
    Businesses

    A successful emerging growth business is likely to display many of the
    following characteristics:

    1. Sensibly financed (with prudent mix of equity and debt).

    2. Strong cash position (with access to follow-on or contingency funds).

    3. Offers above-average profitability (in terms of return on capital
      invested).

    4. Aims for rapid growth in revenues (with profits lagging but in prospect).

    5. Targets expanding, or otherwise attractive, market segments.

    6. Develops a strong franchise or brand.

    7. Devotes substantial resources to innovation (R&D, offerings
      or market).

    8. Competes on non-price issues (e.g. quality, service, functionality).

    9. Very close to customers and responsive to their needs.

    10. Seeks specialist/leadership image with superior offerings.

    11. Well managed with high-grade staff & good people-management.

    Behind every characteristic there should be an explicit strategy designed
    to increase the

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    Tony Robbins’ Personal Development Program & Strategies

    By Elroy Mariano 4 months ago

    CREATE YOUR BREAKTHROUGH

    Are you in need of a personal development breakthrough? Do you find some area in your life – your efforts toward building a healthy relationship, being a more involved parent or how you’re handling stress – lacking? You’re not alone. More than 40 million people from 100 countries have used Tony Robbins’ 3-part system for creating an extraordinary life, allowing them to achieve their ultimate goals and experience the true fulfillment they desire.

    What is personal development?

    Before focusing on creating a personal development breakthrough, you must first answer the question “What is personal development?” Personal development can cover any activity that improves your awareness or identity, enhances your quality of life or develops your talents and skills. Personal development plans can be used to become a better leader or business owner as well as improve relationships, enhance health and accelerate learning. At the heart

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    Personal Growth and Development | A Transformational Journey

    By Elroy Mariano 4 months ago

    There is a fork in the road and the right path is unclear—what do you do? For many people this predicament seems like a daunting and impossible task, but if you know exactly what it is you want to get out of life there the answer is obvious.

    Finding Your Right Path

    When you make this active decision to begin your own journey of personal growth and development you’ve taken the first step towards a better and brighter future. Although, your journey is yours to travel alone, there are tools that can help you to get the most out of life.

    Inspirational workshops, such as our Awakening the Dreamer Symposium, testimonials from successful people, and books authored by the greatest motivational speakers can aid in improving your relationships, work place, intellect, and much more.

    What Exactly is Personal Growth and Development?

    Personal growth and development is a transformational process, in

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