About five years ago, the outlook on the optical industry was looking good. In most cases, statistics showed market growth from 1997 to 1998: retail eyewear sales jumped 2.6%, from $15.4 to $15.8 billion; the average price for eyewear rose 7.4%; and sunwear units sold (sunglasses, etc.) rose 8.6%, from 290 million to 315 million. […]

The basic charges of a wedding photographer can run from $250 on up to $10,000 or more. Some of this difference involves the package the bride and groom have requested, the location of the shoot and the reputation of the photographer him or herself.
The first portion of packages has to do with the number of […]

People have traded as long as human history has been recorded. It’s one of the oldest and most timeless professions around. Trade via land and sea routes connected the first civilizations in Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean. There is record that the Phoenicians traded overseas as early as 3000 BC.
One of the most important and […]

Do I have what it takes to become a fashion columnist?
You’ve been thinking to become a fashion columnist. It sounds more than cool, it is fascinating, but you might be thinking that you don’t have what it takes to become one. Creative writing may be a born talent, while technical writing is a learned skill. […]