Does the Economy affect Church attendance?

In the world of the Method 8 we try to emphasize on the importance of church. What we try to find out is do people turn to church when times get hard. It seems that this theory went sour. The methods that people show towards church and the non-profit sector correlate to the fact that yes they are useful but the increase in attendance is due to faith increase; which is a good thing. This business fact comes from stats. After 800,000 interviews Gallup polls found some interesting results, people go to church because of politics, race, age, region, marital status, and gender. There is no correlation to people attending church because of the economy. The business of Church is still safe as long as people are depending on their faith to lead them as economic confidence is still alive as proven in studies. The methods of United States Citizens have proven that even in hard times people are still depending on their faith to turn the country around. God Bless America.

Reference: Newport, Frank. 6/25/2010. Americans' Church Attendance Inches Up in 2010.Find More Like This. http://search.ebscohost.com.oh0198.oplin.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=51979634&site=bsi-live. Business Source Premier. Article Pg. 2-2 p1

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The Salvation Army and the Methods that carry on Till the End

In 1865 William and Catherine Booth devoted their time to a mission to perform evangelical, social and charitable work by promoting Christian message to the poor. The organization extends its services to helping those in need. Introducing the word of God to those in need of salvation the Salvation Army is still working the fields in present time. Founded in the United Kingdom the organizations methods span the globe in 121 countries. The organization’s methods are characterized in various forms of cultures and symbols to respond to those in need and to show the power of Christ. The Salvation Army is not just a symbol of the Christian faith it is the pride of scripture and extends its methods to all. In days where evil is evident it is the methods of Christian organizations like this that must remain strong to exemplify the body of Christ. The method of salvation deserves an Army solute of any kind. Carry on Salvation Army.

Reference: Wikipedia.2010.The Salvation Army. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Salvation_Army. Free Encyclopedia

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The business of being a former president and what really matters.

The United States soccer team has not advanced to the world cup since 1930. They had much support but fell short of the goal. In this failed attempt many will always question the methods of former president Bill Clinton, but many people like him. He saved the life of a reporter and he seems to care about his country. The business of the presidency is not always politics. The methods of Clinton being at the game after altering his schedule to show support shows that business is really about being there. Clinton’s methods in this matter really show what the business of leadership is all about.

 Reference: Associated Press. 26Jun2010. The Vindicator. Article pg. B1&B3

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Donald Trump introduces his comeback methods in 1997.

In 1997 Donald Trump came up with ten comeback tips for the world of business. He introduced the  methods of playing golf, staying focused, being paranoid, being passionate, going against the tide, making decisions with your gut, working with people you like, getting lucky, getting even, and always having a prenuptial agreement. These tips posed by Mr. Trumped changed many methods of business and moved the issues of business men and women onto the big screen. His methods made business almost like a sport and can still be witnessed today as business people become more and more competitive.

Reference: Donald J. Trump. Kate Bohner. 1997. The Art of the Comeback

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Australia has the benefit of child care from ABC Learning Centers.

In many ways child care can be a tough business. When people have to get involved and sacrifice time for others in order to guide children in the right direction this can be challenging. In Australia this is a field that brings light on how ABC Learning Centers can help impact the lives of people all over. Methods are not understood until they are seen by the young and merge with their learning. Companies that help out children provide evidence that sacrifice is still alive today. ABC Learning Centers are located in Australia they provide childcare services, educational services, and many other programs that shine light in the enhancement of child growth and development. The company has methods that impact the world of business in regards to child development.

Reference:  Datamonitor. 2010. A.B.C. Learning Centres Limited. http://search.ebscohost.com.oh0198.oplin.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&authdb=dmhco&AN=66E4D30B-838F-4C26-8CFB-7961B7D7C9D8&site=bsi-live. Datamonitor Company Profiles Authority

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A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts showing their Methods for over 20 years and counting

A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts was established in 1985 in Moorestown, New Jersey. The company was founded by A.C. Moore, John E. Parker, Pat Parker and William Kaplan. The company has over 20 years of experience and counting. Their methods are unique in the arts industry as the company has five major merchandise categories that deal in art supplies. They also focus on the traditional crafts as well. The company’s methods stem from hard work and providing from their profession. A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts has provided excellence and service for over twenty years. The company has 132 stores in the United States. They specialize in such merchandise as art supplies, scrapbooking, and frames; traditional craft; floral and accessories; fashion crafts. They supply art tools such as paints, brushes, canvas, drawing tools, rubber stamps and stationery, scrapbooking supplies, stencils and frames. The company carries traditional Items such as stitchery, yarn, cake and candy-making supplies, glass crafts, wood crafts, kids’ crafts, felt, glitter, doll-making, doll houses, and furniture and instructional books. These methods give confidence in why some businesses can stay in the game for so long. Companies that have roots focusing on the professionalism of a craft and can stay inspired to improve on a day to day basis. In the event that you are a business owner thinking of closing shop think of staying in business another day because of A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts.  

Reference: Company Profile. 20Jul2009. A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. http://web.ebscohost.com.oh0198.oplin.org/bsi/pdf?vid=4&hid=109&sid=111c31a8-4f4f-4276-b54c-1f96b3eb425f%40sessionmgr104. Datamonitor

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Paul Orfalea’s partnership strategy dilemma and the regrouping power of Kinko’s

At the age of 22 Paul Orfalea borrowed money to start a copying service near the University of California, Santa Barbara. Paul operated his business in a very small store, a store so small that he had to roll his coping machine out of the room onto the sidewalk. Kinko’s soon grew with almost 815 stores with partnership spanning to 130. Paul adopted the name Kinko’s because of his reddish curly hair. The fact that Paul faced partnership problems because many companies held the name but did not match forced the driving forces to regroup and come up with a corporate structure. Paul’s first methods of using partnerships that were not uniform almost got the company in trouble but with the regrouping of his team of business leaders he was determined to get it right. Kinko’s used the corporate structure to advance their future potiential in the market. The fact remains that regrouping and changing to a more favorable strategy can make a big difference in the building structure of many companies. Paul found something that worked.

Reference: Bovee Thill.2006. Business in Action. Pearson. Chapter 4. Pg. 91

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Paul Rusesabagina a business manager in Rwanda faced with an impossible task

In 2004 a historical film was released called Hotel Rwanda but the story has a lot to do with the power of a Business leader. When facing Genocide in 1994 Paul Rusesabagina was on the job at the hotel and had to face some impossible challenges. He had to direct a staff and bring people together to save lives in the event of war. Paul did not found the hotel but he became a leader when he did not expect it. It has always been a debate about if leaders are born or made. The fact is that there is divine nature in some cases in regards to leaders. Rwanda was worth nothing to politics but Paul as a leader helped this country be remembered. He used no bias but good will and the fact remains that business is a team effort that many times involve leaders believing in the impossible and when Paul’s back was against the wall he had to face the impossible and use many methods to save lives. The fact is that he did it and he made an impact on the lives he saved and to this day gives people hope when faced with the impossible. The fight was between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes and Paul was the manager of Sabena Hôtel des Mille Collines. Paul was Hutu which was the tribe leading the Genocide and his wife Tatiana was Tutsi. Paul as a Hutu did the impossible.

 Reference: Jimmy Wales. Dec 15,2005.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Rwanda#Historical_context. Wikipedia

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Public Relations Society of America and what their membership can do for you

Public Relation is an important part when managing a business. It requires that all employees have a voice within the work place and that they have someone to turn to. When an employee needs to know what it will take to get training or the like in regards to new positions on the work team public relations must manage this kind of ordeal. www.prsa.org is a very inclined site when it comes to public relations. PRSA was chartered in 1947 the organization provides professional development, sets standards of excellence and they maintain ethical standards by promoting the principles of ethics. The website has news for the public in regards to public relations case studies, they have many education opportunities, and they provide membership information. PRSA’s methods and facts are based on the process that the company uses to build businesses and professionals. The company exemplifies the e-market by providing ways to improve and provide public relations for all of its members.

Reference: Judy Strauss. Adel El-Ansary. Ramond Frost. 2006. E-Marketing. Pearson. Pg. 64                 

 The Public Relations Society of America. 2009. http://www.prsa.org/AboutPRSA/. About PRSA

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Bill Gates and his devotion to improve the world with goodwill

Microsoft was established from 1975 to 1994 it started with William Henry Gates III leaving Harvard University and moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he would found Microsoft. Gates after gaining billions and being one of the world’s wealthiest men figured he would use his power for good. Good methods of business leaders have trickled down from his work. Gates has positioned computers to be in every home. He has donated large amounts of money to various scientific research programs better known as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The non-profit organization was founded in 2000 which gave Gates the incentive to step down from CEO to work full-time at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. These types of acts can be seen as heroic due to the facts of goodwill. Gates utilized his power for the good of all mankind. Being a leader and an entrepreneur often requires good intentions. Gates is an example that it can be done while also impacting the world of computers.

Wikimedia Foundation, Inc..2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates. Wikipedia

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