Archive for March, 2009

Shantou toy exporters out of contrarian-growth industries in financial difficulties and take the lead in

by Zou Himfr

Shantou City since 2008 many industries by the international financial crisis, especially in export-oriented manufacturing industry was materially affected by the production and operation of many enterprises is still very difficult, and the toy industry is "thriving" contrarian exports rose, the industry took the lead out of production operating difficulties.

According to statistics, this year, 2 months ago Shantou Tatsu Toy exports 49,440,000 U.S. dollars, representing a year growth of 3 percent over the same period, one of Chenghai Toy exports total nearly 8 into the area in 2008 Toy exports about 393 million U.S. dollars, up 33.5 %. Industry point out that their own brands, independent innovation, reduce costs, complete and perfect the transfer market and credit support to become Shantou toy exporters to turn adversity into opportunity a magic weapon.

According to expert analysis, in the international financial crisis, the major export markets is not without desire to buy, but reduced the request of the grade of products, many toy companies according to market demand for timely adjustment of toys from the export of high-grade changes to middle and low Toy to meet the market can make a profit. In addition, many companies make great efforts to cultivate high-tech and high added value, significantly enhanced the competitiveness of new products, adopt a variety of measures to reduce production costs, such as Yu-wide process of Guangdong Toy Ltd., before the export of Santa Claus dolls wear four or five Layer clothing, now improved the design, do not wear so many, the cost down, the Order in March of this year than the same period last year grew 20%.

Have a lot of enterprises actively opening up the Middle East, Russia and other emerging markets, through the growth of emerging markets to make up for the original decline in customer orders, the first two month Shantou Toy exports to ASEAN 15,200,000 U.S. dollars, an increase of 1.4 times; on Hong Kong's exports toys 9,490,000 U.S. dollars, up 58.3 percent, data showed that the city's main export market for toys has been affected by financial crisis to avoid the larger European and American markets, the transfer to the Asian market.

Shantou at all levels of government and banking institutions in terms of policy, capital, credit support for the toy industry on a strong guarantee: CHENGHAI guide enterprises to strengthen the cultural and creative product development, from 2009 until 2011, the district will invest the financial year 6,000,000 million to encourage companies to develop animation Toy Products, at the same time continue to invest five million yuan Technology three funds to encourage enterprises to conduct technological upgrading; guide enterprises in product research and development on the importing country in accordance with the standards to regulate the production; Organize a variety of domestic and foreign enterprises take part in trade fairs , Chenghai toys promote a unified brand; to the end of 2008 banking institutions for more than 1,500 toys home business or small workshop to provide credit support for the toy industry and the balance of loans 1,147,000,000 yuan, of which Chenghai District of the toy industry and the balance of loans reached 1.035 billion yuan .

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Babysitters Needed: Things You Should Find Out About Sitters

by Rashel Dan

You may be thinking of having babysitters needed signs. Advertising helps. If you're worried that no one would respond, you shouldn't be. Many people would grab the opportunity to baby sit for the extra cash. Your real problem would be finding the right babysitter for your kids. Here are five things that can help you determine if someone can be trusted with your children.

Experience as Nanny - Find out how long an applicant has been babysitting. If you have small kids, a lot of kids or children who are quite a handful, you would want to have an experienced sitter. On the other hand, you may settle for a neophyte sitter if you have a kid who is already past five years old.

You should also be interested in the age preference of a particular sitter. Not everyone for example would be comfortable and skilled enough with taking care of infants. It is important that the age of your kids fall within the level of experience and preference of your sitter.

Her References - If there are babysitters needed in your area, she may have already worked for others. In this case, she should at least be able to present you with some references. Give her references a call and find out how well she has baby sat for others. One thing you should remember though is that it is your sitter who is supplying the references. She would naturally forward the names of people who she thinks will give her a positive feedback. You shouldn't rely entirely on references.

Sitter's Background - You should look for background information on your applicants. You don't want a sex offender, criminal or former drunk driver minding your kids. This may be a little tricky to look into. No one who wants to desperately have a job would volunteer damaging information about herself. You could ask your applicant to present some clearances or formal recommendations that would vouch for her clean personal background.

How She Handles Kids - She may have a lot of experience handling kids of all ages. This doesn't mean though that she has the exact same methods as yours when handling kids. She may not keep the same policies that you keep with your kids. Before you accept a sitter, make sure that you ask her about her methods. How would she handle kids in specific situations? What is her usual response when a child is being difficult? If she has different ways of handling kids, be sure to tell her how you would want things to be handled.

Her Rate - One crucial point that you shouldn't miss is her rate. You can't expect a sitter to accept your offer just because she wants to have a job. There are many other families looking for sitters. If your rate isn't acceptable to her, she can look for other families to sit for. Many things can influence the rate such as sitter experience and amount of work to be done. Be sure to talk to your sitter and negotiate for an acceptable rate.

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