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  1. Why You can't Drink Water in Mexico

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-08
    Most people have heard that you can't drink the water in Mexico, but most don't really know why. Most cities in Mexico have a good water delivery infrastructure much like the United States and other ...
  2. How to Lead not Push: Being a True Leader

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-08
    A common mistake inexperience leaders make is using authority when it is not needed. If you are the boss people have to do what you say right? So the easy way to get people to do what you want is to ...
  3. Leadership - Actions Speak Louder than Words

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-08
    Ineffective leaders don't understand that actions speak louder than words. The expect people to listen to what they say not what they do. If you want to be an effective leader you need to lead by yo...
  4. Buying Land in Mexico

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-08
    A lot of people have heard that people from the U.S. can't buy property in Mexico. This isn't entirely true. In fact the only real regulations are on the near the border and coast. These areas are ...
  5. Up your Standard of Living--Not Necessarily your Salary

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-08
    Your cost of living is just as important as your salary. Sometimes the cost of living is even more important that your salary. If you make $60,000 per year, but live in an area where the average house...
  6. Not All Bad-The Benefits of Using Credit Cards

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-08
    Credit cards can be one of the most useful tools in tracking your expenses. It is great how they work. You make a purchase on your credit card, the charge is sent to the bank, the bank approves the ...
  7. College Expenses: Seven Ways to Save on Education

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-01
    Many people graduate from college owing thousands of dollars in student loans. It isn't uncommon for students to graduate owing $30,000 to $40,000. For people that get married shortly after graduation...
  8. Consider Working from Mexico

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-01
    With modern technology, Mexico can be an attractive base of operations for many people who operate their business over the Internet. With a little planning Mexico can offer a safe but exciting place ...
  9. Finding a Reputable Debt Consolidation Company

    by Mark Shead - 2006-12-01
    If you are looking for a company that will help you consolidate your debt, you need to be cautious. Consolidating your loans into a single low interest loan can be a very good step financially, howeve...
  10. Cultivating Respect From Your Employees

    by Mark Shead - 2006-11-16
    Respect is something that is earned. It doesn't just happen because you have been put in a leadership position. If your subordinates respect you simply because you can fire them, you are a very poor l...
  11. Leadership - The Proper Relationship with Subordinates

    by Mark Shead - 2006-11-11
    In the army, "the men" are kept separated from those known as "the officers." This comes from the idea that the leaders should not be too close to the individuals they command. In the military this ma...