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The Complete Guide to IRAS & IRA Investing: Wealth-Building Strategies Revealed
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Martha Maeda
amandapearsall
, February 25, 2010
The Complete Guide to IRAs and IRA Investing: Wealth Building Strategies Revealed-by Martha Maeda This book could not have become available at a more opportune time. For the past two years the United States has suffered through the worst recession since the Great Depression and most economists agree that we have just barely started to see some improvement. Author Martha Maeda’s timely guidebook to IRA investing acknowledges that little bit of good news, and then gives us a foundation for taking advantage of IRA investing as a means to ensure that our coming retirement years will be financed properly. She examines the “insecurity” of Social Security and discusses at length how the usual time honored methods of investing in this country have changed and what other options are available. IRAs are safe, reliable, and in the current economy provide an investment haven for the large upcoming wave of baby boomers searching for a conventional, risk free way of saving for retirement. For those not familiar with the tax rules of IRA investing Ms. Maeda spells out who is eligible, how to set up an account and how to optimize your return. In simple, easy to understand language she gives the reader a blueprint for systematic, “painless” wealth building for the future. We live in uncertain financial times, but after reading The Complete Guide to IRAs and IRA Investing and utilizing the information found therein you will feel confident that your future can be as secure as you always worked so hard for it to be. Rating: ****
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How to Create the Perfect Cut, Shape, Color, and Perm for Any Hair Type: Secrets and Techniques from a Master Hair Stylist
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Cosmo Easterly
amandapearsall
, February 25, 2010
How to Create the Perfect Cut, Shape, Color and Perm for Any Hair Type: Secrets and Techniques from a Master Stylist -by Cosmo Easterly It is immediately apparent upon reading even the introduction to Cosmo Easterly’s informative, inspirational manual for hair designers that the man loves his work. In fact, after completing this entertaining tribute to the creative world of hair design this reviewer truly wished that his salon was nearby and that he would be able to work his magic on me! Cosmo Easterly is obviously a gifted, talented artist and by writing this book has generously allowed the rest of the hair dressers out there an opportunity to share in his genius. Mr. Easterly provides not only superb instruction in techniques such as the proper cut, shape, and coloring, but is also a master at the permanent wave and takes us step by step through the processes necessary to achieve gorgeous results in that area. Throughout the book, the illustrations provided show us the originality of his designs and add to the overall impression of just how expert this man is in his profession. To go along with the instructional and the creative, there is also a dose of the politics of business, as the author shares his knowledge and suggestions for dealing with the all important “customer”. The author’s breezy, conversational style of writing makes this a very pleasant read and one that every serious hair designer should take to heart. Rating: *****
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The Six SIGMA Manual for Small and Medium Businesses: What You Need to Know Explained Simply
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Baird, Craig
amandapearsall
, February 25, 2010
Six Sigma Manual for Small and Medium Businesses- by Craig W. Baird Back in the 1980’s Motorola pioneered a quality control/customer satisfaction system that became known as “Six Sigma”. Since that time many of the largest, most successful companies in the world have implemented this system in order to maximize productivity and profits. In his book, “Six Sigma Manual for Small and Medium Businesses”, author Craig W. Baird outlines the Six Sigma system in such a way that even a novice could understand this innovative way of capitalizing on the old maxim: “the customer is always right”. Using this basic premise, he takes the reader through the intricacies of Six Sigma, carefully explaining how and why it works as well as presenting detailed training programs and suggestions for putting into place the proper company personnel for each phase of training. He carefully guides the reader step by step to a level of understanding and confidence that will enable them to easily apply the principles of Six Sigma to their own company. Six Sigma Manual should be a “must read” for any manager of any company, medium or small, who is looking for a way to increase customer satisfaction and thus, profitability and overall success. Rating: ****
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