At Eidi Properties, we work hard to make a difference within our community. Primarily, this is done through the development of commercial properties that create jobs, provide services, grow our economy and expand opportunity. We also extend ourselves into the arena of philanthropy. With our philanthropic efforts we try to mirror our business efforts, but shy away from publicity, because we believe the work is important, not the recognition.
Recently, however, we felt inspired to contribute to our community in a direct way through an organization committed to community development. We broke from our normal practice of giving in silence, because publicizing these efforts is worthwhile, due to the potential that the publicity will spur additional contributions and improve communal pride. Therefore we are proud to share publicly our recent 1.5 million dollar contribution to ProMedica’s Ebeid Neighborhood Promise.
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Today we announce an additional $1.5 million donation made by Ramy and Faye Eidi to the Ebeid Neighborhood Promise, which brings the organization closer to a $50 million goal. The initiative will focus on revitalizing neighborhoods. Learn more: http://ow.ly/80uy30l1y62#SDOH
We feel strongly that the Ebeid Neighborhood Promise is an effective way to support our community by revitalizing neighborhoods and developing the community — not by giving handouts. These efforts are programs, which symbiotically revitalize the community in a mutually beneficial cycle with business that cultivates an environment where business reinvests in the community and on and on it goes.
The Ebeid Neighborhood Promise has raised nearly fifty million dollars to promote opportunities and cultivate an environment of success and prosperity. Ramy Eidi, founder and CEO of Eidi Properties, stated, “What is important to me is that it reaches families in need, especially children in need that may not have the opportunities, to give them the opportunities to have good lives and better lives,”
This contribution is in alignment with our work in commercial property, due to the fact that it fosters a thriving business community that raises us all. It is important to us that we help create the conditions for success and prosperity. This is in the spirit of teaching a man to fish rather than merely offering him a fish.
Rarely do we come across organizations which so effectively put their money to good use and create a multiplier effect. This contribution is like an investment, where the money grows and the dividend is lives benefiting. Due to these factors, we are not merely proud to donate, we are proud to publicly broadcast our support. We hope you will too.
Want to start trading internationally? Taking on foreign clients can be a great way to boost business but you do need to be aware of some of the differences from standard trade. Here are just five things to take into account when conducting business abroad.
Consider the time difference
Foreign countries are likely to be in a different time zone. Bear this in mind when organizing meetings or emailing clients – they could be fast asleep during your normal work hours. Working around this time difference may require being a bit more flexible and not sticking to the 9 til 5 routine. Alternatively, you may be able to hire employees or outsource points of contact to handle matters during these hours.
Speak the same language
It’s going to be very difficult to conduct business if you both don’t understand each other’s language. English may be the de facto language of international business, but you are still likely to encounter certain people in certain industries who aren’t fluent. When dealing with clients that don’t speak much English, consider hiring professional translation services. Emails and websites can usually be easily translated using online tools, although there may be times when you want a professional translator to write something up to prevent embarrassing translation errors (we’ve all experienced them!).
Start accepting foreign currency
You’ll also need to start accepting foreign currencies if you want to do business with clients abroad. Look for payment services that will allow you to trade in these currencies. When setting prices, consider fluctuating currency values – you may not want to keep charging the same amount if a currency value drops.
Hire a competent accountant
Once you start dealing in foreign currencies, you may need to upgrade your accountant as not every accountant works with international trade. Tax laws can vary from country to country, which is something a qualified accountant will be able to help you with. It’s generally not worth the headache of doing this yourself.
Understand the cultural differences
It’s important to also understand how the difference in cultural attitudes could affect your business. Different countries will have varying levels of formality – knowing whether to address somewhere as Mr/Mrs or by their first name could be important if you don’t want to offend that person (it’s generally safer to go with the former if you’re unsure). Different countries also have a different approach to punctuality, which can be important when organising meetings or calls for a specific time – many Asian countries like to stick rigidly to times whilst European and Latin American countries may have a more relaxed attitude to what constitutes ‘on time’. Cultural differences will also make a big impact when marketing your product – certain methods in other countries may seem tacky or overly conservative compared to methods we’re used to. Quite often it’s best off to hire a foreign marketing company who know how to promote a product in that country.
It’s a debate old as time itself, we can always see when someone is unhappy in a relationship, and we wonder “why don’t they just get out of it?” But, it’s never that simple. We’ve all been in unhappy relationships, and sometimes we are able to muster the strength in which to get out of it, but why are there so many people who choose to stay?
Not Feeling Worthy
Why we choose to stay in a relationship that’s not good for us can say a lot about ourselves. Unfortunately, it can get to the point where we feel that we deserve this relationship, even if it’s mildly or extremely abusive. This is something that nobody should stand for, and remember, if you ever feel like this, and you are subject to abuse, there is always a way out. You can press charges, or you can enlist the help of lawyers, such as the Khonsari Law Group, to help you get the outcome you deserve. But because we don’t feel worthy, and we feel that we deserve what we get, this becomes a habit that can stay with us our entire lives.
Not Knowing What Else Is Out There
We can feel that this is it, as far as life is concerned. A lot of people feel like that, but nowadays, thankfully, it’s less prominent. Back in the old days, people would get married to the first person they would pretty much meet. But now, this can sometimes occur, because we have various misconceptions about what love and relationships truly are. But in this instance, it’s always best to trust our instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, especially at the early stages of a relationship, then it’s best to get out before you get in too deep.
A Sense Of Dependency
Once you’ve got in too deep, you are tied together in so many different ways. As such, you feel dependent on them to help you out, either because you are suffering financial issues, or you have a home together. And a lot of the time, we can feel that these all take priority over our own feelings of happiness. In a relationship, we can slowly lose some of our sense of self, because we feel the other person can fill in the missing gaps. And likewise, the other person may depend on you for a lot of things, and so, guilt is one of the overriding emotions if you are unable to provide them with the essentials.
People stay in unhappy and unhealthy relationships for so many reasons, but it boils down through a combination of these three factors. A lack of understanding of what is out there, combined with feelings of inadequacy, as well as being relied on or relying on the other person, can be a devastating cocktail of emotions that is difficult to get out of. Whatever the reasons to stay in a relationship, we need to ensure we get something out of it. And people that are trapped in unhealthy or abusive relationships can feel like they are giving everything over without anything in return. This is not the definition of a relationship.
If you have recently become a pharmacist, you will likely be looking towards your career in anticipation and excitement. It is a wonderful job role for you to take because it is an essential part of the medical industry and you will be responsible for helping many different people. For those of you who are starting out, here are some top working tips.
1.Work with a good team
If you want to be truly happy in your job role it is crucial that you make sure you are working with a good team of people. On a pharmacy role you will spend every single day in a small space with the same people, so if you don’t get along it will become a living nightmare for you very quickly. Think about getting to know your team as much as you can to determine whether they are the right people for you to work with.
Don’t focus on speed
Although you will be incredibly busy wherever you work, whether it be in office dispensing, at the hospital or in your local town: to need to not focus on speed. Speed can be great for you to complete more orders, however, it can also breed inaccuracies and you can end up giving patients the wrong medicine. It is always better to be slow and accurate and the speed will eventually come to you as you gain experience.
Get insured
If you want to open up your own pharmacy in the local area you need to make sure that you take out liability insurance for yourself. You are dealing with medicine which can affect people’s health and well-being so it is crucial that you protect yourself gains any patient who has side effects from their drug.
Network in the industry
To grow and expand your pharmacy business and to also grow your knowledge on the field, it is always useful for you to network with other pharmacists and make some friends within the industry. If you ever have a problem someone else can come and give you some advice and it will end up being incredibly helpful for you. You can also join groups on LinkedIn where you will be able to keep up to date with the latest medical news and developments.
Save money to grow
As a pharmacist starting out you will likely work in an established place with a team of people at your side. However, you might dream one day of being able to open your own pharmacy and grow your business in the local area. If so, make sure that you start saving up money as soon as you can in order to fund your new venture. It might take you a few years but it will accumulate with interest in a high-interest savings account and allow you to start your own business in no time. You can then even make your pharmacy into a chain in the years to come.
Every friendship group or family has that one person that always gets ribbed about their driving skills. Everyone always talks about how bad they are behind their backs, and it’s just common knowledge that no one really wants to get in the car with them.
If you’re sitting there thinking ‘hmm, no one ever talks to me about the bad driver in our group’ then it’s because you’re the bad driver! They’re not talking to you because they’re talking about how bad you are behind your back. No one wants to live with the tag of ‘bad driver’ so to help improve your skills, here are some things you should never do.
Let’s start with an easy one; never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Why? Well, that’s pretty obvious, but I’ll hit you with some hardcore facts to drive the point home. There’s a stat, which you can see at Hughey Law Firm, which says DUI accidents account for over 31% of all auto accident fatalities. This is no laughing matter, drink driving kills. You have no real control over the car when you drive under the influence, so just don’t do it – simple!
Leave your braking until the last minute
A telltale sign of a bad driver is someone that always ends up coming to an emergency stop during a situation where there is absolutely no need for it. This usually happens when you leave your braking until the very last minute and slam your foot down to avoid smashing the car in front of you. Why do you do it? Who knows, but it has to stop. Never do this, learn how to brake correctly and safely.
Use your phone while driving
Again, another obvious one; don’t text or Snapchat or FaceTime someone while driving. This makes you a bad driver because you don’t watch the road and end up swerving around everywhere and almost getting into crashes. Your passengers are all absolutely terrified, so never do this!
Drive excessively fast
Probably the main reason your friends and family think you’re a terrible driver is that you drive too fast. You’re a boy racer, you love putting your foot to the floor and seeing how fast you can get from A to B. Most people are guilty of speeding a little bit, but if you’re always way over the limit, then it’s never going to be good. You put others at risk, you shorten the time you have to react (which leads to the point about braking too late), and you end up being an awful driver.
If you want to improve your driving skills and shake off the ‘bad driver’ tag, then never do any of the things mentioned above. They’re all dangerous things that terrible drivers do. It sounds simple, but by not doing them, you’re automatically a better driver. Driving isn’t difficult at all, if it were, then there’d be far fewer cars on the roads! To be a good driver, you only need to be one thing; sensible.
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