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People Who Love What They Do
We all know them. Perhaps you are one (I am!). What makes people love what they do and others hate it? Why are some seemingly lucky enough to get up and do what they love each and every day; while others struggle to get out of bed and count the seconds until they can go home?Have you ever had a job that you hated, while a coworker loved the same job? Come on, be honest. Maybe you are in that situation now. I’ve been there. Did they look at you like you were crazy when you admitted that you didn’t, in fact, share their passion? There’s just no way explaining to these people why you feel the way you do, they’ll never understand. They love it too much. And a tiny

logy, corporate law and call centres. Also, the housing sector is developing as many foreign firms have been contracted to manage housing projects – which encompasses planning, building and ongoing maintenance – and these firms spend years and years doing all this. Also, since there was only one major port in Pakistan in Karachi, another one is being built in a beautiful place called Gwador, which, as they say, is meant to parallel Dubai, the aim being to gear up for the future increase in trade. There are many skilled people who have returned back to Pakistan after working for many years in Europe and the USA, and are now pushing growth in all these sectors.

The Right People
Great leaders surround themselves with great and skillful people. Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, and his team researched what it takes for organizations to achieve greatness. He identified great companies and found that they all had the same kind of leadership. These leaders were usually humble, yet passionate about the business they were in. Unlike many of the celebrity CEO's of today, they were ambitious for their organization to succeed, rather than ambitious for themselves.They focused their organizations on a combination of what they were passionate about doing, what they were good at doing, and what would drive their economic engine (sustain and/or make prof

I know what you’re thinking: why should I put my money in a place I’ve never even heard of before? Even for those who do know something about Pakistan, courtesy of CNN (and sometimes the BBC) have seen pictures of violence – people burning effigies of President George Bush, rioting, army personnel swarming over so-called terrorist camps and, of course, not to forget, a whole lot of bloodshed. No wonder it is usually confused with other places like Iraq and Afghanistan, which are actually going through very bad times.

But trust me, Pakistan is different. I know this sounds clich?d – AND you’ve probably heard it all a million times before – but the media portrays a lot of the Eastern world in a very negative light, and that is why we have had to suffer both socially and economically. But, as usual there IS the other side of the coin to look at too. With all due respect, I think we all are a little too self-indulged and over-influenced with ONE perspective (usually the media) and tend to ignore the fact that all of Mother Earth is inhabited by human beings, first of all, AND then different races, religions and nations. Ok, I know, this is getting too patronising, and you’re curious to know about the business climate in Pakistan (??), so I’ll start writing about it. Just bear with me for a few more minutes - lines rather.

Ok. Here’s the deal. I will try to introduce you to the concept, in my usual, offhand, irritating way – as you have probably gathered about me by know – that Pakistan IS, IN FACT, I dare say, a good place to do business, at the very least, from a long-term point of view. The situation of the economy, currently, is, I agree, very precarious. BUT, it is slowly and steadily gathering force and the markets down there ARE improving, especially after taking a dip post 9/11! Tell you what, did you know that alot of the surgical goods that are used in the UK AND the US and in some other European countries are imported from Pakistan? Bet u didn’t know that! STILL better, for all you football fans out there – did you know that a lot of the footballs used in World Cup football and at club level competitions are made in Pakistan?

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A lot of other sports goods, including cricket gear (balls, especially bats), tennis and squash rackets are imported from? YES – you guessed it – from a place called Sialkot IN Pakistan!! AND it gets EVEN better! A lot of ready made garments are imported FROM Pakistan to the US and UK.

BUT wait a second! Not just any old thing is exported. Before export, all the finished products go through the highest standard of export quality checks IN Pakistan. And believe me, this is taken VERY seriously – something as small as a wrong stitch, and the whole item gets thrown out! Well, that’s how it works; you don’t get such good quality with out many years of experience to back it up.

So those of you who want to place your manufacturing trust in Pakistan, you have my blessings! I assure you that the quality and reliability and skill are there and it’s a safe bet. I know I don’t have any figures to back what I’m saying and most of you are probably incredulous at the suggestions I have made just now, BUT these are FACTS and I assure you, you can double check with any Pakistani friend, relative, or colleague of yours. But, make sure it’s someone who has been living there, at least until recently.

Now, moving on to other business sectors. In Pakistan, the economy is currently in the state of a bubbling, frothy pot of soup. I understand the analogy is probably lost on you, but that’s what it is. It keeps having highs and lows. Right now, we’re somewhere in the middle of the graph and the curve is slowly mounting. A lot of foreign investment is taking place as of this moment – mostly in telecommunications, Information Technology, corporate law and call centres. Also, the housing sector is developing as many foreign firms have been contracted to manage housing projects – which encompasses planning, building and ongoing maintenance – and these firms spend years and years doing all this. Also, since there was only one major port in Pakistan in Karachi, another one is being built in a beautiful place called Gwador, which, as they say, is meant to parallel Dubai, the aim being to gear up for the future increase in trade. There are many skilled people who have returned back to Pakistan after working for many years in Europe and the USA, and are now pushing growth in all these sectors.

Common Business Myth-You Have To Be A Born Salesperson
We were all born salespeople. Over the years we have been brainwashed by our family members, our friends and other uninformed people on how NOT to sell, or at least not to sell naturally.Some of the best salespeople don't think of themselves as salespeople. They think of themselves as people that "enjoy" other people.Do you know how to ask questions? Do you know how to listen? Do you know how to carry on a conversation?These are all natural sales skills that we all possess. These are also skills that can be improved dramatically with proper sales training.What Makes A Good Salesperson?Sales is a hot career these days, with many big orga

spective (usually the media) and tend to ignore the fact that all of Mother Earth is inhabited by human beings, first of all, AND then different races, religions and nations. Ok, I know, this is getting too patronising, and you’re curious to know about the business climate in Pakistan (??), so I’ll start writing about it. Just bear with me for a few more minutes - lines rather.

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Domestic High-Risk Merchant Accounts
Having a domestic merchant account can be really helpful when you are running an online business. There are a number of advantages in having a domestic merchant account. Since both you and your merchant account provider are located in the same country, negotiations will be easier and faster unlike if both of you are in different countries. Aside from this advantage, learning more about the affairs of your lenders is easy. Conducting deals with your banks is also more convenient since you can contact them right away and talk with a representative. This will not be possible if you have dealings with foreign banks. The language barrier and difference in banking policies can be hug

e other European countries are imported from Pakistan? Bet u didn’t know that! STILL better, for all you football fans out there – did you know that a lot of the footballs used in World Cup football and at club level competitions are made in Pakistan?

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Are Movado Watches Worth The Price?
There is no question whether or not movado watches have won over society with its brilliant artistic features and display for time. However, the movado price is perhaps a little too much for a watch. By raising their prices to what they are, it ultimately narrows its target market down significantly. So the question is, are movado watches worth the price?The answer to this question depends solely on what you are looking for in a watch. If you want a classy business-like watch, then it is certainly worth the price. Everything from the strap to the dial to even the hands is crafty and provides style. However, with all this said there are a number of downsides to purc

Let Your Life Passions Fuel Your Business Purpose
If you have a tremendous fondness, desire, or enthusiasm for what you do for a living, be thankful! You're most likely pursuing your passions in life.On the other hand, do you know what happens when you choose a business direction that's not aligned with your life passions? You end up settling for an opportunistic approach toward your livelihood instead of selecting an endeavor that fuels you and helps you make a special contribution to the world.You may have found yourself hopping from idea to idea, from career to career, or from business venture to business venture, accomplishing less than you're capable of achieving. If this seems familiar, it may mean that you

I know a lot of you might think I’m exaggerating or just putting Pakistan in a good light for the sake of doing so, BUT all I’m trying is to say is that there is quite a qualified and cheap skill base and strong industry and infrastructure base in Pakistan which can be used to your benefit. So how come you’ve never heard of all this before? Simple answer, the secret lies in good old marketing – we NEED to put ourselves in a good light. And that’s exactly what I’m doing. You can’t blame me for that, can you? Because coming from Pakistan, I have always felt the need to correct millions of misconceptions about us, and this is just the beginning.

No. I’m not going on forever. All I want to say is that I hope I have sparked enough curiosity amongst at least ONE of you to find out more about this under represented and misrepresented place called Pakistan and I only hope that some day the country will be seen in a much better light than today.

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