[ad_1] What Is Commodity Trading? Commodity futures markets allow commercial producers and commercial consumers to offset the risk of adverse future price movements in the commodities that they are selling or buying. In order to work a futures contract must be standardised. They must have a standard size and grade, expire on a certain date …

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[ad_1] Functions of a Retailer 1. He sells in small quantities to consumers: The retailer purchases in small quantities from the wholesaler and breaks the goods down into units for the customers. 2. He provides after-sales services: He provides after-sales services like installation, repairs, servicing, etc. to the consumer. 3. He grants credit facilities to …

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[ad_1] There might be considerable confusion about the exact definition of mutual funds especially to laymen who do not understand technical jargon. But, there is no need for confusion. The simple definition of mutual funds is as follows: it is a professionally managed kind of collective investment plan that pools funds from various investors, investing …

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[ad_1] In the last article I discussed what are the causes behind The Great Depression of 1929. In this article I will spread some light on why The Great Depression became a global phenomena rather than affecting only limited economies. How Great Depression spreads worldwide The Gold Standard Most money was paper based, as it …

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[ad_1] Gone are the days when there was no concept of any money and people used to barter material things. However, the present day world is all about money which has become the prime mover of all aspects of life. Most people are either employed in a job or carry on some form of business …

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[ad_1] In 1891, Frank Costello was born Francesco Castiglia in Lauropoli, a mountain village in Calabria, Italy. In 1893, Costello’s father moved alone to New York City, where he opened a small grocery in East Harlem. In 1900, the elder Castiglia had saved up enough money to send for his wife, Frank, and Frank’s older …

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[ad_1] It is just amazing to me that the wisdom from 8000 years ago still holds true today. I have just finished re-reading a classic called “The Richest Man in Babylon” that was written in the 1920’s. For anyone that hasn’t read it, I highly recommend that you do. It is a short book that …

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[ad_1] Style points don’t count. Ability is not enough. In sales, winning comes only with attitude! And winning at prospecting or cold calling, whatever you may call it in your business, is all about attitude! When you are responsible for opening new accounts, as a salesperson one of the keys to your financial success is …

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