Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) - Axia Consultants

about Axia’s RFI/RFP Templates     

General questions

·         How impartial are your RFI/RFP Templates?

·         Why should I spend GBP £100 or more, on a tool to help me select new software?

·         Our software selection process has started and we’re already talking to vendors – have we left it too late to use a Template?

·         What will you do with our (confidential) personal information?

Template content questions

·         How accurate is the information in your Templates?

·         We have one or more software product areas that we are interested in, which are not covered by your Templates. Is there any way we can add them?

·         Do you have industry specific versions of your Templates?

·         Do you have country specific versions of your Templates?

·         I am unsure which Accounting Template to order - both Essentials and Professional versions appear to be suitable?

·         Are the contents of the two individual HR and Payroll Templates the same as the combined HR Payroll Template?

Template user questions

·         How do I amend the Template to my requirements?

·         What if we need help with a Template or with the software selection process?

·         Should I base my software purchase decision solely on vendor responses from the RFI/RFP Templates?

·         What if I don't like your product?

Consultant Questions

·         I only recommend / work with software products I know, so how can your Template help me?

·         We already use a similar RFI/RFP tool – so why should we consider an Axia Template?

·         Are there consultant versions of the Templates which can be used to support multiple clients / organisations?

·         Can your Templates be used as a training tool or for educational needs?

General questions

Q: How impartial are your RFI/RFP Templates?

A: Axia’s Templates are completely impartial. Axia does not operate a referral service and we do not receive any payment from any software vendor. As such, we have no vested interest in the software solution you ultimately select. We are only concerned with giving you impartial information and knowledge for a successful software selection.

Q: Why should I spend GBP £100 or more, on a tool to help me select new software?

A: The process of selecting new Accounting, Business Intelligence, CRM, HR or Payroll software can be very time consuming and frustrating. Axia’s Templates follow a structured methodology and will significantly reduce the time it takes for the whole selection process. If you compare the value of time saved for those involved within your organisation with the cost of a Template, you will see your investment paid back many times over.

Q: Our software selection process has started and we’re already talking to vendors – have we left it too late to use a Template?

A: Not at all. Our Templates are used within many stages of a selection process and even within implementation stages eg to flesh out detailed requirements prior to configuring and testing. Other organisations use our Templates to check that they have included all their requirements within their new system specification. It’s rarely too late to use a Template in the software selection process.

Q: What will you do with our (confidential) personal information?

A: Axia is committed to protecting your privacy. We only use your information to process your order and provide impartial consulting advice/services. We will not share, rent, sell or give away your personal information. For full details, please visit our Privacy Policy.

Six Holiday Booking Scams to Avoid - Bacall Associates

Don't get ripped off by fake airline tickets, timeshare schemes or travel scams with our guide to six cons that target people booking holidays.

The first few months of the year are some of the busiest times for holiday bookings, as those fed up with the cold, wet weather think about escaping to sunnier climes.

But if you are about to book a holiday, you need to be on your guard, as fraudsters are ready to pounce on those distracted by the excitement of organizing a trip to a dream destination.

Here we look at six of the common scams, the warning signs, and the steps you can take to protect yourself.

1. Dodgy accommodation websites

When booking a holiday, you need to keep your wits about your to avoid getting duped by a fake travel website.

A common crime sees fraudsters hacking into the accounts of well-known accommodation sites, or redirecting people to bogus imitations.

If you do book through one of these so-called “clone” websites, you could end up handing over money for a villa or apartment that simply doesn’t exist.

Always check the authenticity of travel providers before booking a holiday and a do a thorough online search to check the firm’s credentials.

If the company has been defrauding people – or has a bad reputation – it’s likely that consumers will have posted warnings about it.

Also look to see if the holiday provider is a member of a recognized trade body, such as Abta or Atol.

But watch out for “fuzzy” logos for trade associations – as well as for credit card companies – as this could be a warning sign that the site is not genuine. Be sure to do your research before parting with any cash.

2. Fake airline tickets

You need to check – and check again – that the plane tickets you are buying are genuine. If not, you could end up parting with cash for a fake ticket, or a ticket that never arrives. Flights to West Africa are particularly prone.

If the flight prices you are looking at are considerably cheaper than competitors, proceed with caution, as this could be a scam.

You should also be wary if you are offered a discount for paying the whole bill upfront. Most legitimate bookings will require you to pay a deposit, and then the remaining balance a month or so before the trip.

The key is to go with your gut instinct: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Do all you can to ensure you are buying from a trusted and reputable source. Also bear in mind that buying direct from an airline will often work out cheaper.

3. Watch out for fraudsters targeting big sporting events and caravan stays

It’s also worth noting that big sporting events are often targeted by conmen, with sports fans ending up out of pocket on hotels and tickets for events such as the recent World cup in Brazil.

In addition, criminals will often target caravan stays, and will post fake promotions for accommodation on Facebook, as well as advertising websites, Craigslist and Gumtree.

4. Take care before posting holiday details on Facebook

Think carefully before posting any information about your forthcoming trip on a social-networking site, such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, as you could end up essentially advertising the fact you are going to be away.

Fraudsters will trawl sites such as these in search of details about people’s holiday plans, and could then target your empty property while you are away, safe in the knowledge that you are not at home.

If you do want to share details of your travels, be selective about the information you post, and avoid discussing holiday plans on sites which are accessible to the public.

5. Watch out for copycat websites

If you need to apply for a new passport for your holiday, take care not to get caught out by a copycat website. These sites offer access to online Government services, but often charge a premium for a public service which is either free – or much cheaper – when accessed via the official site.

To avoid getting duped, go directly to the Gov.uk site.

Also exercise caution when applying for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – the card which entitles you to state-provided healthcare either at a reduced cost, or for free.

A host of unofficial sites will offer to help you through the application process – often for a fee of up to £25.

But there is no need to part with any cash, as you can apply for a card for free at Nhs.uk.

6. Fraudulent resort presentations

Once you’re on holiday, keep your wits about you if you get invited to a so-called “holiday club” presentation in the resort in which you’re staying.

You may be persuaded into attending by the lure of a “free” holiday.

But if you’re not careful, you could get duped into buying a timeshare – and if you pay by bank transfer or cash, there is often no means of getting your money back.

Reporting fraud

If you do suffer the misfortune of falling victim to fraud, you should register your concerns at Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. 

Meir Ezra Proven Ideas Make You Affluent

George was tired of being broke.

Every day was a struggle. "How will I pay my bills? I'm going deeper into debt. I can't afford to buy anything."

So George constantly worked on new ways to make money. "If I could invent a new can opener, all my money problems would be over. Maybe I could sell funny hats on the Internet. If I found some investors, I could open a new underwater restaurant."

George had tried a few ideas, such as manufacturing a razor blade that never got dull, building the world's largest tree swing and selling lamps made of salt. All his new ventures had failed. To survive, he had to work at McDonald's as an assistant manager.

George felt he should solve his money problems with new untried ideas. Unfortunately, unproven ideas are often wrong.

Affluence

"Affluence* Attainment, consists of . . . Doing the things that won, not new things untried as yet." -- L. Ron Hubbard

(Affluence: abundance; wealth)

In other words, you cause an affluence, not from new ideas, but from things that have already worked. Even new ideas that create wealth are based on several proven ideas.

George decides to try out this approach. He asks himself, "What has made me money in the past?" He lists the following:

• Selling shoes at a store paid $350 per week.

• Selling sunglasses at weekend festivals paid $1000 per weekend.

• Buying old cars, fixing them up and selling them. The last car he restored, a 1961 Ford Mustang, earned $1500 profit with two weeks of work.

• Working at McDonald's pays $560 per week.

George realizes he can go back to his two best-paying jobs immediately: sunglasses and car restoration.

He convinces the sunglass company to give him 200 pairs on credit so he can sell them at an outdoor market that weekend. He then finds a wrecked 1988 Mercedes and makes a deal to buy it for $500, on credit.

George quits his McDonald's job. He makes $800 selling sunglasses that weekend. He spends three weeks on the Mercedes and sells it for $4500.

George uses old, proven ideas to boost his income.

Guaranteed Prosperity by Meir Ezra

Guaranteed Prosperity International (GP) is a Florida based training, coaching, and implementation company that ensures it’s clients succeed. – no IF, THAN or BUTs.

Since business are composed of individuals and at GP we know that success in business is directly related to the ability of the executives to handle the individual’s MINDS and hence our products and services design to handle the individual and as a result the business get handled.

What we teach works and works 100% of the time and hence the name Guaranteed Prosperity – we simply guarantee our clients prosperity.

We ensure the individuals that make up the our client’s companies are in the best possible condition and it includes their health, personal relationships, ethics and everything in between and the results are always - viable, expanding and prosperous companies with increasing money to owners reserves and a very well paid staff.

Guaranteed Prosperity employ host of tools to achieve its mission and the following are some of the training programs we deliver:

·        Learning, Money and Ethics

·        Perfect Business Model

·        Management By Facts

·        PR, Survey and Marketing

·        Always Be Caring in Sales

·        Financial Planning

And much more

Founded by entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist, Meir Ezra, Guaranteed Prosperity’s purpose is: TO BRING ABOUT A NEW GOLDEN AGE FOR BUSINESS AROUND THE GLOBE And we do that each and every day!

Like it’s name, Guaranteed Prosperity, warrants all its services with guaranteed results or your money back.

Why do we do this?

It’s simple. We are that good.

But don’t take our word for it…see what our clients have to say.

Meir Ezra - Orderly Progress Power

Many of those who wish to succeed find relief and an improved attitude from this quote:

"THE TOTALITY OF POWER IS ORDERLY PROGRESS."

-- L. Ron Hubbard

Discouragement and frustration from not making your goals quickly enough are resolved through orderly progress.

Do you ever get frustrated because your life is not the way you want it? Perhaps you are trying to skip steps necessary to reaching your goals. Instead of demanding PERFECTION TODAY!, focus on orderly progress and your odds of success are much higher.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? If so, orderly progress becomes even more important. Confronting huge amounts of work is not overwhelming when you see yourself making orderly progress, even in small amounts, toward your goals.

Do you ever feel like you are losing ground or failing? If you map out your actual goal and move one inch closer on a regular basis, you have new power.

Do you ever feel like you are treading water and going nowhere? It is time for you to focus on some orderly progress.

How do you eat an elephant? How do you move a mountain? How do you reach huge goals? One mouthful, one rock and one step at a time.

Examples: giving a positive impression to one more person; learning one more new skill; lessening one bad habit, investing a few more dollars in savings. Daily progress in a specific direction creates long-term power when the progress is constant and orderly.

If you have been dissatisfied with your progress in life, or if you feel discouraged, overwhelmed or frustrated, make a list of orderly steps you can take every day and every week. Calm, direct, orderly steps.

Once you have your strategy worked out there is no need to worry about the past or the future-just concentrate on the present; on the steps of this plan. By putting order into your progress, nothing and nobody can stop you.

A mountain creek is more powerful than a granite boulder when the creek slowly and surely wears the boulder down. Orderly progress toward your goals starts with small, positive steps.

You can generate new power from this week forward. Deciding to have orderly progress is the first step.

Al Lamb's Dallas Honda: 2013 Ducati 848 Evo

General Information

848 EVO: Excitement EVO. The 140 hp of the Testastretta Evoluzione engine and the awesome braking power of Brembo monobloc calipers take the performance level of the 848 EVO – Ducati’s lightest ever Superbike – to the extreme. Joining the Ducati Superbike world has never been so thrilling. This 2013 Ducati 848 Evo is beautiful, Red with Termignoni exhaust, shorty levers, red Ducati bar ends, super low miles……. a must see!!!!

SPECS

ENGINE

Engine - L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic

Bore And Stroke - 94 x 61.2 mm

Compression Ratio - 13.2:1

Induction - Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission - 6-speed

Final Drive - Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Brake - Front: (2) 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston calipers

Rear Brake - Rear: 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper

Front Tire - Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tire - Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 180/55 ZR17

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase - 56.3 in. (1,430 mm)

Seat Height - 32.60"

Curb Weight - 370.00 lbs

OTHER

Available Colors - Dark Stealth

Model Id - 848 EVO

Businesses Tips - Meir Ezra

I believe that life is what I make it to be, always has been and always will be… Some people look and try to understand… try to understand why… I, on the other hand, love to dream, dream of new things, things that have never before been tried or realized and ask why not – this is Meir Ezra

How Do You Create Profit?

Okay everyone. Good to be with you again. Meir Ezra here, and today I’m going to speak about – hmmm – finance. How do you create profit? How do you create profit?

You will see that whatever you give to an organization, any amount of money you give to an organization, they have talent – an exceptional talent – to waste it. To spend it.

So any amount of money that you give to an organization, they will spend it. What are you going to do about it? How can you create profit as the owner?

Only one way: make a lot of money and hide it. Find legitimate excuses to hide the money you make. You need to let the organization genuinely think there’s no money, so the demand for production will go up, and your reserves will go up. It’s very simple.

You, as the owner must communicate to the organization that there is scarcity – not enough money. They, in return, will give you increased production. You, in return, will pay them more, but tell them that there is not enough money.

This all has to be legitimate. They have to really believe that there’s no money. You should not have access to that money, because otherwise you will spend it, especially if you are the founder and the CEO. If you are separated, it’s different.

But as long as you are the founder and the CEO, you will spend more than you need. Anyone that’s in a start up or business that all of a sudden has some kind of financial difficulties, realize that he can manage with much, much, much less. No problem, he can do that.

Continue to move with much less money. An organization can become always more efficient, and can always generate more money. It’s got to do with the demand for production, and hiding of money.

How, exactly? What do you do? Financial success, of course, is your answer. We deliver a course. We deliver seminars in how to manage finances. What to do in order to make money with money. What are the exact laws of money? What is finance? What’s the history of money? Why money? How does it work? What is inflation? What is deflation? What’s going to happen? How to run your financial situation and improve it, and never fail financially. Never.

If you want to learn how, come to the seminar. Your life will change. It is amazing. So simple, so powerful. Come to the seminar. I’m looking forward to it. Thank you.