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Finance & Investments

How to Get Started as a Commodities Trader

The commodities markets offer an interesting alternative compared to currencies and stocks, which usually receive the most attention from retail investors. If you’re thinking of entering the world of commodities and want to know how to get started, it’s important to know the basics of what commodities are and what you can do to maximize your chances for profit.

The first order of business is understanding that materials like copper, silver, gold, and oil are some of the most-traded commodities in the world. Most play an integral role in the global manufacturing sector and are traded by individuals, institutions, and governments.

The main goal of traders is to make a profit on the often-fast-moving prices of the goods in question. Taking part in these lucrative, but risky markets is best done online or from a mobile app. Some of the newest apps for trading commodities make on-the-go transactions quite simple. The beauty of apps in this type of activity is that you can do your research on a particular market before the opening bell, go to your job in the morning, and monitor prices on your smartphone throughout the day. If an entry setup appears, it’s easy enough to use your app to make a trade, no matter where you happen to be at the time. It’s essential to do research and learn about risk before you begin trading in this interesting, volatile segment of the securities market.

Do Your Research

Read a few books about commodity-based trading and the history of the practice. People can trade in five different ways but almost never buy physical gold, oil, silver, or copper. Instead they purchase futures contracts, which are written agreements that give the holder the right to buy or sell a fixed amount of something on a precise future date, or before that date. In addition to futures, you can access this market through ETFs (exchange traded funds), mutual funds, and traditional stocks. For the latter, you simply purchase stocks that are closely related to the asset that interests you. For instance, if copper is your chosen specialty, you could buy stock in companies that mine it. Maybe the simplest way into the market is through CFDs (contracts-for-difference).

Specialize

Consider specializing in one area or one product only. It will make your life as a trader much easier and probably more profitable. The four basic areas of interest are agriculture, livestock, energy, and metals. Most of all listings you see will be in one of these categories.

Learn About Risk

There’s a much higher level of risk with any type of trading the uses leverage. It’s possible, for example, to control more than $100,000 worth of gold with an investment of $10,000. When gold moves up, you could profit substantially. However, if the price goes against you, you stand to lose not just your original $10,000, but even more depending on how far the price falls. It’s imperative for new participants in this realm to study the mechanics of how contracts work, and know how much leverage to use on a given transaction. Once you choose a broker, be sure to do plenty of practicing on a simulator so you can refine your trading style and get used to buying and selling commodities.

 

Finance & Investments

Excellent Software for Stock Trading

With the right stock trading software, you can monitor multiple markets and get detailed information about stocks you’re considering quickly and easily. Some programs notify you when a stock meets your criteria for buying or selling, and others can make trades automatically. These programs are easy to use, and they can create easy-to-interpret charts and graphs to help you understand stock trends. Here are some of the best software options for stock trading.

E*TRADE 

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E*TRADE provides real-time data, research, and analysis. It lets you compare historical and real-time information to discover the best stocks in the market. Blog posts, webinars, and news articles help you keep track of events that could impact stock prices and improve your trading skills.

With the Live Action scanner, you can choose from more than 100 preset screen setups and over 145 chart studies and drawing tools. You can also scan the market in real-time and search for prices, company earnings, public sentiment, and news events. This tool can help you uncover overbought or oversold stocks that you may not have considered otherwise. Its Paper Trading feature lets you test the success of your trading strategies without committing real money. That way, you can make changes if needed and increase your probability of success.

Lightspeed

Lightspeed uses a customizable, live market scanner called LightScan. It can sort and filter stocks based on more than 100 possible criteria. You’ll also get customizable charting and 20 years of historical data. This program includes company research from TipRanks and social sentiment research from Social Market Analytics. This organization scans Twitter data to discover the financial market’s views about a particular commodity or equity. You can also learn about recent changes in sentiment, the number of people tweeting about the equity or commodity, and the diversity of Twitter sources.

TD Ameritrade

Thinkorswim, TD Ameritrade’s advanced platform, was originally designed for options trading, but it also has lots of analytical tools for equity traders. You’ll get drawing tools for charts, analyses of technical indicators, and easy data visualization tools. You can use thinkorswim with a PC or a smartphone, and one of the tools on the website can help you complete many tasks without a download. It provides access to third-party research, social sentiment tracking and planning tools, and Yahoo! Finance news streaming.

Trade Ideas

People in more than 65 countries use Trade Ideas. It offers filters for a wide range of data sets, and artificial intelligence can conduct automated trades and help you decide which transactions will be most profitable. You can also trade in a simulated environment and see how your success rate compares to other users. You can download Trade Ideas on your PC or use the web version with any device. With the Compare Count window, you can monitor and compare the success of two trading strategies.

Using stock trading software is a convenient way to learn about the market for the first time or hone your existing skills. It can help you save time and make the right trading decisions to meet your goals.

 

Finance & Investments

How You Can Determine if Vehicle Leasing is the Best Solution for You

The vehicle leasing process is now a lot easier – all you have to do, basically, is go online, look for the vehicle you prefer and input the make and model or do your search based on your budget, and you are guaranteed to find some of the most excellent contract hire deals around. Prices are a lot more competitive nowadays as well, especially since there are many leasing providers vying for customers. But is vehicle leasing really the best solution for you? What should you know about your other options? Here’s how you can really determine if vehicle leasing can give you the ideal solution you need.

A look at the pros

Contract hire and leasing deals certainly have their merits, and there are some merits that are more apparent than most. One pro of such a deal is that you can have the lowest monthly repayment compared to other deals, and you don’t have to have such a big deposit, either. Compared to the cost of a vehicle purchase, a contract hire deal is cheaper, particularly if you are going for a high-end model.

Another pro is that the deal will often come with the warranty from the manufacturer since you are driving a brand new vehicle, after all. Also, it can cover both road tax and vehicle breakdown, and some deals can come with servicing. But perhaps the biggest benefit that not many realise is that with contract hire or vehicle leasing, you won’t have to be concerned about the depreciation of the vehicle. You are simply using it for a time and will return it once the deal is over, and you don’t have to be concerned about selling it or trading it for something else.

Some considerations

Just like other vehicle deals, contract hire agreements will have their limitations. You have to consider, for example, that you will not own the vehicle during the entire time – you are simply renting it, so you don’t have any right to make major changes to the vehicle. You can, however, request some changes before you acquire the vehicle, but it will often come with additional charges (as expected), and it will be the discretion of the leasing provider. Additionally, you are driving a vehicle with a limit on mileage. Before signing the contract, you have to agree to a set number of miles per year, and if you go over this, then you will have to pay a fee per mile that goes above the limit.

In conclusion

Leasing would be better than purchasing a vehicle if you don’t want to be burdened with trying to sell the vehicle after a number of years. It is also a viable option if you don’t have enough savings for a hefty deposit such as you would need to have if you buy a vehicle. Another reason it may work for you is if you like the thought of having a brand new vehicle from the best manufacturers – a vehicle that you could not otherwise afford if you had to pay its full value yourself. Furthermore, with other options, like a personal loan or a credit card payment, you will still have to settle your debt. Think carefully about your options and don’t forget to compare deals, but in the end, you should be able to acquire the best one you need.

 

Home & Life

Virgin CX in a Diabetic by Dr. Andrew Kramer Urology

Diabetes patients sometimes develop other health issues, from vision problems to skin conditions, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. In men, a common complication is erectile dysfunction. In his latest video, Dr. Andrew Kramer, urology specialist and penile implant surgeon, performs and discusses penile implant surgery in a diabetic patient.

The patient is a three-hour drive away from the clinic but decided nonetheless to work with Dr. Kramer as he is a well-respected and renowned urologist specializing in penile implants. The doctor, incidentally, performs about 10-15 penile implant surgeries per week.

Erectile dysfunction in a diabetic patient

Of the various health issues linked to diabetes, erectile dysfunction tops the list of primary concerns in male patients. Erectile dysfunction in a male diabetic develops for various reasons but in general, it could develop if the patient has been remiss in diabetic care, meaning they have been neglecting prescribed medication, have not been watching what they eat, and basically not taking better care of their physical health.

More serious health issues arising from diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, may also cause erectile dysfunction.

Penile implant surgery reveals medical symptoms

As Dr. Andrew Kramer, urology specialist, prepares to perform a penile implant surgery on the patient, he first injects the patient with a local anesthetic to help with the discomfort associated with surgeries. The needle causes a bit of hematoma on the penis, which could have been caused by diabetes as diabetics are usually more prone to bruising.

As the doctor makes an incision to expose the corpora, he notices thick tissue inside, which he surmises to be linked to diabetes. It is not scar tissue or plaque that is often a symptom of Peyronie’s disease but rather, thick tissue that feels like quicksand or something really dense, according to the doctor. This means he has to navigate slowly in order not to damage the corpora and reach the glans or tip of the penis without problem. To achieve this, he creates what he calls two up and two down, which simply means two spaces up to the tip of the penis and two spaces down to the pelvis. These will enable him to insert the cylinders easily and place the reservoir without problem.

Inserting the implant, Dr. Andrew Kramer noticed another thing, a bit of plaque and scar tissue toward the tip of the penis. Where it’s supposed to be nice, supple and spongy, it’s just thick and fibrotic. This time, the complication wasn’t caused by diabetes but another health issue, which Dr. Kramer deduced to be endothelial dysfunction, a non-obstructive coronary artery disease.

AMS CX implant

Dr. Andrew Kramer used the AMS CX inflatable implant device on the patient to provide the patient with more rigidity, and according to the doctor, “because you want to open that space that was scarred down, and he’s thick and long.”

Testing the implant, Dr. Kramer proceeds to squeeze the pump bulb inserted in the scrotum and immediately the penis starts to thicken and become erect.

 

Travel

Rose Burillo – Quirky Customs Which Mexicans Have

During my first year in Mexico I began to learn a great deal about the quirky customs which they have here. Each nation has these of course, and it can be strange for anyone who is coming from the outside, to witness these for the first time. The longer you stay of course, the more that you find yourself recognizing these little quirks.

To anyone who is coming to Mexico, these are some of the little customs and ways which many people here have.

Sweet Little Lies

Some prefer to be punched with the truth rather than being kissed with a lie, but here in Mexico things aren’t exactly like that. As my friend Rose Burillo always points out, here they do not want to disappoint you and this is why they will always agree to come to your party, even if they have another engagement. This is all why asking for directions can be problematic, because even if they do not know, they will still offer you some directions. This is well intentioned of course, but it doesn’t exactly make things very clear.

Ahorita

The word ahorita is a tough one to master, it is used to give a length of time, but it is as clear as mud as to what that length of time is. Ahorita could mean that someone is coming instantly, it could mean in 10 minutes, it may actually mean never. If you hear anyone say that they will do something ‘ahorita’ there is never any real way of knowing when they will come, or whether they will come at all.

It Is Su Casa

One of the loveliest things abut the people here is that when they say that their home is your home (mi casa es su casa) they really do mean it. I have been treated to some absolutely incredible hospitality in this country, often from people who I have known less than 5 minutes. There is such a genuine desire here to give hospitality that when you are on the receiving end, it inspires you to do the same.

Health Advice

I don’t think that I have been to a country in the world where the people have had as much medical assumptions and knowledge as they do here in Mexico. Any ailment which you may have, any slight complaint, there is a holistic solution which everyone is very keen to offer. This is both sweet and at times, very helpful indeed.

Food, Always Food

There is no doubt about it that this is very much a food-obsessed nation, and I mean that in the best possible way. There is always food, every event, every meet-up, every moment, there are concerns about what will be eaten. For most Mexicans, eating is a communal activity, it is a sharing of a moment that is very special and this is why there are always food options, no matter where you go, what time and who with.

These are just some of the little foibles of this nation.

 

Blog

Pietro Triassi Montreal – Reasons To Adore The Brilliant Sport of Ice Hockey

For Pietro Triassi Montreal Canadiens are very much his life and he is the man who inspired me to follow the sport of ice hockey, and the local team. I have never had much love for American sports, they were always just a little bit too stop-start for my liking, yet as I was in Montreal it seemed a good idea to try and get a game in whilst I was there. I met Pietro at the game, he was in the seat next to me, and he gave me all the information that I needed about the NHL and about the Canadiens, I was hooked.

For any of your who are the same as I was with regards to US sports, here is why I reckon you’ll love ice hockey.

Brutal

Even though the NFL looks a bit savage, and to be honest I wouldn’t like to be on the receiving end of one of those challenges, there is something about ice hockey which just looks worse. The injuries that you see in this game are incredible and there is an active enthusiasm for fights to take place. Now I am not saying that I enjoy this sport because of the violence, not at all, what I am saying however is that the passion which is shown by both teams is clearly apparent, based on how tough they play.

So Many Games

As a fan of football it is tough to just watch one game played per week, that is something which is not a concern when watching ice hockey. During the regular season there are at least 3 games per week, more than enough for every fan to get their teeth stuck into. Quite how the players put in such a shift is beyond me.

Variety of Goals

I appreciate that most of the players have probably been skating since they were kids, but it never ceases to amaze me how agile those guys are on the ice. This, plus the sheer skill which so many of them have, is exactly why you see a wide variety of goals, and plenty of them. I haven’t seen a goalless game yet, in fact I’m not sure if there has ever been one. This leads to plenty of action and plenty of entertainment for the fans.

Continuous

There is so much action in the game and there is far less stop-start activity than there is in basketball or in American football. This means that as a fan you can really settle yourself in and enjoy the game, without having to get up every five seconds because it went to an ad break. There are still breaks of course, just enough to give you a chance to get to the fridge for another beer.

This is a brilliant sport which I am really enjoying learning more about, why not give it a try the next time that you see that there’s a game on?

 

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Steven Stapinski – Breaking Down Spurs’ Title Hopes

The last time that I predicted that Spurs would win the league was the year which we famously came ‘3rd in a 2 course race’ beaten to the punch by Arsenal and Leicester. It is for this reason why my friend and fellow Spurs fan Steven Stapinski asked me not to write this article, in case I once again put the curse on the team! I was tempted to listen to my good friend but the reality is that I am very excited about what this 2020/21 season will bring for the Lilywhites, and here is exactly why I think that winning the league is doable.

Summer Transfers

There are two points which I want to make on transfers here, the first is that the talent which we have brought in during this summer window is incredible, all just what was needed and all are going to put enormous pressure on places in the squad. This will ensure that no player assumes that they will be playing. The second point to make is that last summer’s transfers are now coming good too, and bth Lo Celso and Ndombele look high quality assets.

Terrifying Front Three

Spurs fans have enjoyed the partnership between Kane and Son for a couple of years now and I would argue that under Jose’s system, with Kane playing deeper, that the partnership is better than ever before. I almost cannot believe I am typing this, but adding Gareth Bale to that front two has created one of the league’s most terrifying attacking lineups. There is no doubt that teams will play with fear when they come up against those front three, and if they all stay fit, they could lead us to the title.

Jose Mourinho

He may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and people can say whatever they want about the man, but Jose Mourinho is a winner. Jose has won trophies and/or leagues at every single club that he has been to. The Portuguese manager took a lowly Porto to win the Champions League, a terrible Manchester United to Europa and FA cup success, and he is the man, if there is one, to take Spurs to the top of the league.

Winning Mentality

Having brought in Gareth Bale, Mourinho and Reguilion, Spurs now have players who know what it takes to win trophies, players who have the experience in doing so and players who will help the rest of the dressing room. This experience is going to prove so valuable. Beyond this, we have players in that squad who still feel the pain of being beaten in the final of the Champions League, that pain can be easily turned into passion and we can use that to lift our very first Premier League title.

It sounds incredibly optimistic of course, but I have a genuine feeling that this is going to happen this year, and I have already put myself a little bet on it too!

 

Business Tips

What is the role of a dwelling contractor in civil construction?

Building a property is a complex process that involves knowledge of architecture, building codes, zoning rules, and many other aspects. But during this process, it is necessary to have companies and professionals with different functions. One is the contractor. And, to become a professional and licensed contractor, you need to avail Dwelling contractor qualifier pre-license course. The term is well known in the field of civil construction. But for those who do not understand the subject, it cannot be obvious to comprehend for sure what the role of a contractor is. A contractor is a company with a wide range of duties and responsibilities when building an enterprise. In this matter, we will explain what a contractor is and what its functions in work are.

What is a dwelling contractor?

In general terms, dwelling contractors are organizations contracted to carry out specific works in civil construction work. Thus, the company provides services through a contract and is remunerated as the activities are performed. Generally, the contractor offers a series of services performed by professionals who are specialists in the field. Some of the most common jobs for the contractor are –

Ø Electrical installations,

Ø Hydraulic installations,

Ø Sanitary facilities,

Ø Roofing installation,

Ø Installation of coatings,

Ø Application of frames,

Ø Construction equipment rental,

Ø And other services.

What a Contractor does?

As the contractor acts as an outsourced company, the contractor does not have to worry about hiring and guiding professionals. All responsibility under the labor team rests with the contractor, including the payment of fees. It is essential to know that the company is not responsible for planning a construction project. Therefore, before hiring a construction contractor, it is necessary to have a project made possible by a civil engineer.

Contractor’s responsibilities in construction

There are many duties that a contractor must perform to ensure that the construction project is completed in the best way. Ideally, all tasks are detailed in the service contract. But, generally, the company is responsible for the following aspects of civil construction work –

Implement the work plan

All work begins with planning, and with the service of the contractors, it would be no different. The contractor’s first role is to implement a work plan for carrying out the project. Therefore, the contractor must develop a schedule for the execution of the tasks and ensure compliance with deadlines.

Labor

Besides implementing the construction plan, the contractor is responsible for hiring, supervising, and firing employees who work on the project. Likewise, the company must also be responsible for workers’ payroll.

Project management and monitoring

To complete construction, according to planning, the contractor needs to act in project management and monitoring. Thus, it is the company’s responsibility –

  • Check the quantity and quality of construction materials received at the construction site,
  • Provide necessary construction equipment,
  • Monitor the quality of work,
  • Avoid waste of materials,
  • Monitor the progress of the work,
  • Implement changes when deemed necessary.

Ensuring security

Ensuring safety in the workplace is a significant concern in any construction work. Thus, the contractor must follow work safety standards. One way to do this is to ensure that personal protective equipment is used to reduce accidents. The basis of the work of the contractors is the execution of certain services. Therefore, the company must also ensure the quality of the performance and finish of the work.

When hiring a contractor can be advantageous?

Generally, the hiring process of own labor tends to take some time between the opening of the vacancy and the full production of the contracted professional. Selecting and hiring a new employee can take more than thirty days. When we choose to hire a contractor, the process of entering the professional or the team at the construction site can be cut in half. Another advantage of hiring a contractor is performing a particular service or a range of related services. The Contractor establishes a service delivery contract to perform defined services. Through this contract, he will be responsible for the labor employed in that service, assuming the expenses with Certifications, Qualifications, and Labor Charges.

Finally, contracting contractors have positive effects when considering the seasonality of certain services. Let’s think about a project with a very tight schedule. In these situations, we usually have peaks in production, which can intersperse with each other. It implies many hires and layoffs, the need for adjustments to the Jobsite layout, and many other points that the entrepreneur is well aware of. Thus, a good option is to outsource specific services, which guarantee the work’s delivery on time and without losing quality. The hiring process tends to be faster, and the team already starts the activity with good training.

Did you notice how it plays a vital role in construction? So the contractor’s responsibility involves implementing the work plan, meeting deadlines, and hiring labor.

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Dating a widower: find the man of your dreams on a dating site

You can meet a person with a difficult relationship in the past and a broken heart on a dating site. Although this relationship has already ended, a deep wound may remain in a person’s soul, which can be touched by new relationships too. Ladies find themselves in a particularly difficult situation if they find out from a conversation with a man that he is a widower.

Building a relationship with a widower can be very difficult, especially if the grief in a man’s life has happened recently. He may not have let his deceased wife go and is not ready for a new relationship. Long stories about a deceased wife can easily identify his unpreparedness for a new relationship. Such men need time, and a woman should not spend her resources on him.

Psychologists say that after a break in a relationship, a person temporarily plunges into frustration, and after the loss of a wife, this state can continue for a long time.

If a man is interested in a new relationship, communicating with him is no more difficult than any other man without a tragic past. Most likely, a woman will need not touch the past topic to bypass sharp corners. It is also important to understand that it takes a longer time to build a strong alliance with a widower. Below, we will tell you how to properly captivate a man you like, even if he is a widower.

Where to start

Life in a metropolis makes its own adjustments. Work, creative self-realization, and self-development. To be on time everywhere, you obviously need more than 24 hours a day. So, it is not surprising that many simply do not have time to organize their personal lives, and this problem is postponed until later. Moreover, it is not clear where to meet. Dating sites and apps come to the rescue, and the stories of widowed people who have found love on the Web are doubly motivating to sign up.

But is everything so rosy? Many people get frustrated with online dating, especially talking about a widower. What can you do to make this experience as pleasant as possible if for many, it is equated to leaving your own comfort zone? What to write in your profile and how to maintain a dialogue so that the acquaintance becomes successful?

How to compose a profile on a dating site for widowers

Make use of the following tips to be successful while dating a widower:

What photos to expose and how many

Photos are your business card. It is widely known that men love with their eyes and only then examine the inner world. Therefore, if a woman does not attract a man outwardly, he will not begin communicating with her. This is how instinct works because a beautiful and outwardly healthy woman is subconsciously associated with procreation. Therefore, when filling out a questionnaire, follow the tips for choosing a photo:

  1. For your profile on a site to look attractive, it must contain several good quality photos — 5-7 photos are enough.
  2. Photos must be fresh: no more than 6-10 months old.
  3. It is good if a questionnaire contains both professional and «live» photographs.
  4. Do not overload your pictures with filters and Photoshop so that they look natural.
  5. Take the main photo in which you are depicted with a sincere smile and open eyes.

What photos shouldn’t be used

There is an unspoken rule: what kind of photos you display in your profile, such men you attract into your life. Therefore, if you are looking for a long-term relationship on a site, then do not post pictures of a certain nature.

  1. Photos in which you are depicted in a swimsuit or in clothes that are too revealing and defiant.
  2. Photos in a company with other men and children are also better not to publish in your profile on a dating site — this may scare off potential applicants.
  3. Pictures with luxury goods and those made on expensive resorts can attract gigolos.

What you need to tell about yourself in a profile

You need to maximize, but at the same time, capaciously reveal the most attractive sides of your personality. The «About Me» section can be filled in according to certain rules.

  1. The text should be simple, concise, but at the same time, catchy.
  2. The first phrase is the most important: it can be a detail, an image, an emotion, an unusual fact about you.
  3. Information should not be trivial and boring.
  4. Add a dash of humor and intrigue.

Let’s give an example: «My name is Joan. In relationships, I do not like to complicate things. But this does not prevent me from loving exact sciences and appreciating simple truths. I am always in a good mood. Why? I will tell this secret when we meet…»

However, there are points where you should not get creative.

  1. So, it is better to indicate your full name: not Joan-Foam or Beautiful Princess, but just your full beautiful name.
  2. In the age column, you should also not fantasize – you do not need to start a relationship with deception. Write a real figure. After all, if you hide your age, it means that you do not accept yourself and experience complexes about this.
  3. The city also needs to be indicated real, although you can search everywhere.
  4. If there is a column about work, just indicate the field of activity.
  5. In the column «Purpose of acquaintance» write: communication and correspondence, committed relationship. This aspect is highly significant for mature singles and widowed ones.

One of the most popular questions: is it worth reporting the presence of children in a questionnaire? You should not hide your child: you can and should mention him or her in your profile. So, at the initial stage, you will weed out those who are not ready for a relationship with a woman with a child and save your time and nerves.

What should not be written in a questionnaire

You do not need to use boring cliches: responsible, kind, attentive, caring, the best, I cook well, lead an active lifestyle, and so on. This is a direct road to the warehouse of gray, unremarkable questionnaires. You can write all the same but more interesting and more specific! Your individuality and energy should be felt in the questionnaire, but not hackneyed platitudes. Refrain from aphorisms, quotes, or poetry, even if you really want to show off your erudition.

You do not need to write long texts where you list those moments that do not suit you or annoy you in people. Quite common phrases — not interested in married men or perverts — only repel normal men and show that you often have to deal with married men and perverts. Adequate men see only you being categorical, your requirements and restrictions in such questionnaires. Forget about the phrase «Surprise me…» You have no right to demand this from a widowed man: a confident man will not even read it and will pass by a questionnaire. Complaints and lamentations in the text are taboo. No man comes to a dating website for widowers to become a shoulder to cry on.

How to correspond correctly: tips for widowers

The fact that your profile has been chosen is not a guarantee that everything will turn out well: it is important to be able to maintain a conversation properly. In correspondence, it is important to show your individuality and character to interest the interlocutor. But keep in mind that several universal rules increase your chances of success.

  1. Do not wear a «mask»: communicate in a relaxed, light, open, and natural way. Try to create the feeling that you are old friends.
  2. Remember that open communication does not mean that you have to reveal all the private secrets and your grief at once. Leave the details of the biography, including the problems you have encountered for later (better for never).
  3. Try not to start communication with platitudes: «How are you?» or «I would be glad to meet you!» «So, how long are you single?» These phrases, when dating a widower are red flags. Better to start with a compliment or a question about what is interesting to your interlocutor. Study his photo, read the questionnaire. Compliments can be about appearance, style of clothing, an interesting page, hobbies.
  4. Be discreet with emoticons and punctuation marks. A lot of question and exclamation marks, an abundance of emoji in correspondence can be perceived as signs of an unstable psyche of an interlocutor.
  5. You should also be restrained in personal matters: always leave some understatement. You do not need to reveal all the cards immediately.
  6. Address your interlocutor with respect.

May a woman text a widower first?

A man is inherently a hunter: he must pursue a lady. But the rules of dating a widower over 50 online allow a woman to take the first step, and men react great to this. Write to him first and then slip away. And let him conquer you further. If a man reacted to your message, it is good. Proceed as we have discussed above. And if he did not answer, he may simply not be ready for a new relationship. What to do in this case? Look further, and never mind. It’s just not your soulmate.

 

Business Tips

Does a Used Car Business Need a Customer Service Department?

The pandemic has caused a great deal of Americans to seek out used vehicles instead of riding public transportation, which means it’s a wonderful time to be operating a used car lot. That being said, just because used cars are in high demand, doesn’t necessarily mean that your dealership is prepared to meet that demand. Having the right staff members and tools can go a long way in helping to ensure that you’re able to give to best service to your customers.

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One of the biggest pieces of technology you may want to adapt while more consumers are looking for a cheap car for sale is a piece of call center software to help your customer service department. Of course, you might not even be sure how important a customer service department is for your dealership in the first place; however, it’s generally accepted that these sorts of call centers can be incredibly beneficial for sales departments in particular. Here are a few things to keep in mind about the benefits of customer service agents and your used car business.

Customer service departments are your first line of connection to potential customers.

When a buyer is interested in a new car, they usually come in to see what’s on the showroom floor. However, when a consumer is interested in buying a used car, they likely have an idea already, regarding what they’re interested in purchasing. As a result, they’re more likely to check out trade ads and online listings before they come to visit a dealership. Many times, a customer service department can initiate contact with these potential buyers via email, text, phone, or live webchat.

Being able to talk to customers once they’ve visited your website, or called and spoken with a call center agent about your flexibility with a certain price point, is a major assist for if you want to close a deal. Remember that used car buyers are ultimately looking for a great condition but for the lowest price possible, so learning everything that you can about their wants and needs can keep them shopping with your dealership instead of another.

Outbound call agents are just as important as inbound call agents.

Having a customer service team, or customer experience department, to manage your outbound calls as well as your inbound calls makes for a more successful customer service ecosystem. This is, in part, because different customer service representatives will have different specialties, and partly due to the wide variety of claims and calls you may need to process in a given week. For example, some people may be calling to see if their financing has gone through, while others will just want to know what sorts of Hondas or Toyotas you have in stock. After getting their contact information, being able to follow up on past visitors who’ve yet to make a purchase, is thus just as important as fielding inquiries you receive in real-time.

The right software platform has features that can boost agent productivity.

So, how do you expect your customer support agents and customer service representatives to successfully manage all of these roles, and still give a quality customer service? The answer, unsurprisingly in the year 2020, comes down to software. Customer service call center software offers a host of powerful features that make it easier for your customer service agents to do their work. Whether that’s routing specific queries to agents who’re best-equipped to handle these requests, or offering omnichannel support so customers can engage with you via the communication platform that is most convenient for them, the right call center software solution can improve both agent and customer satisfaction.

Another key feature of many call center software suites is integration with your existing Customer Relationship Management (or CRM) database. Whether you use Salesforce or a different platform, being able to have your agents quickly reference what email communications or previous customer calls has been made to your dealership, can go a long way in offering the personalized and exceptional customer service which is guarenteed to make a sale.