Some Facts You Need to Know About ISO 9001

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Companies keep pursuing the ISO 9001 certification. It is true that being an ISO certified company like PAPTI - http://www.papti.com.ph/ has a lot of benefits. (Check benefits here)

Here are some facts you must know about ISO 9001.

What is ISO?

1. ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization. It is the world’s largest voluntary developer of International Standards. These are well studied specifications for service, products and good practice. They are helping to make industry more effective and efficient
2. 178 Countries around the globe are ISO members
3. Only 150 people are working full time for ISO’s central office in Switzerland
4. 3335 technical bodies are responsible for standards development
5. There are about 20K individual standards that are developed by ISO

What is ISO 9001?

1. It is a standard that address various aspect of quality management
2. More than 1M certificates are issued in178 countries
3. 42,000 organizations in North America are ISO 9001 certified
4. 29,000 organizations in the U.S. are ISO 9001 certified

Why do organizations get certified?

1. Customer Demands – If companies are not certified, it may result in loss of business with certain number of customers and potential business partners
2. Brand Equity – ISO 9001 significantly reduces the like of costly product recalls and associated brand damage
3. Saving Money – By avoiding recalls, rework, scrap, rejects, service calls, warranty claims and more, companies can save a lot of cash

What are some financial benefits?

1. Paid More – ISO 9001 certified companies are more competent than those who are not and paid 7% more on the average.
2. Increased Benefits – 85% of certified companies report benefits including improved company perception, increased market share and higher demand for products and services.
3. Improved ROA – An study conducted independently, found out that certification leads to improved financial performance measured by return on assets (ROA)
4. Better Sales – Certified organizations have better sales growth than those are not
5. Payroll Grows – Payroll for certified orgs grow over 13% more than similar firms

Condominium for Sale - Fees you must know

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Having a condo unit is far war from having a single family house or residence. Why? One big reason is due to the shared common spaces and amenities. Condo community associations represent the interest of each owners and they are usually run by an elected Board of Directors (elected by unit owners). This association is responsible for setting the condo fees, which will cover most maintenance, repairs and sometimes utilities for each unit. Condo fee varies and depends on location, property value and included services. These may include the following.

1. Utilities

Condo fees cover the utilities such as water, sewer and trash. This might increase the amount of money you pay in condo fees on an annual basis. Before you buy a condo unit, you must check with the association on whether utilities are included. Most condo owners pay for cable, telephone and internet services on their own.

2. Insurance

Most condo fees include a homeowner’s insurance policy on the exterior of the condo, any shared of common areas and the building structure itself. This will help you to save money when you buy homeowners insurance. Why? Because you’ll need a policy that only covers the interior of your condo. Consider purchasing insurance for personal property as well, because most condo fees don’t insure your personal belongings.

3. Maintenance and Repairs

As a unit owner, you will share the cost of maintaining both the interior and exterior common areas with the other owners . Exterior maintenance may include winterizing, cleaning out gutters, landscaping mowing and trimming, Interior maintenance may include paint and carpet cleaning in the fitness room and community center, maintenance of elevators, lights and the inspection and keeping of common cooling, heating and electrical or plumbing equipment.

In addition to maintenance, condominium fees cover also the major repairs such as the exterior siding may need to be replaced, need of new roof,  and new paving in parking lots. These replacements and repairs are not made yearly but yet important in keeping the condominium property attractive and habitable. A part of your condo fee goes into a reserve similar to a savings account for these large property expenses.

4. How much all these cost?

Fees vary greatly on many different factors such as by region. A development with few amenities in a small town might charge less than $100 per month, while a large community in a major city may charge more than $1000 monthly. It all depends on many factors. You may ask the association regarding these matters.


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How to Indemnify a Performer’s Talent and Life

We are aware of the importance of non-life insurance policies such as fire, auto, travel, or property insurance. They are there to protect our valuable material assets in case something bad happens to it. But when human life is involve in the picture, the stakes are higher and riskier and the consequences are irreversible. We can get a loan to buy a new car or house through insurance but human life is irreplaceable.

Yet there are individuals who are willing to put their lives at risk for the sake of fame and fortune. We are not talking about thrill-seekers who have a thirst for something extreme and dangerous. Well, we could say they share the same adrenaline rush whenever they are performing in front of an audience. Their talent is their most valuable asset they possess. They love the attention, the drama, the camera and the stage. In the process, they leave behind or forget one important thing – their safety. Because once the camera starts rolling, the performer is more focused on the act and not his well-being; quite literally, he’s too busy breaking his leg.

This holds true with talent shows such as the long-running Got Talent franchise. They have been in the business or industry long enough to be considered as an authority. Doing countless auditions around the globe. Many have dared just to hear the “golden buzzer” by doing anything just to “wow” the audience and the judges. From singing to acrobatic acts, we’ve seen it all, and the producers will do everything just to add a new flavor in the plethora of acts to spice up the show.

In this type of competition, the participants must outdo each other to make it to the top. The more outrageous and unique the act is, the more the audience will rave about it and is worthy of their votes. Even they have to conduct death-defying acts. Some were lucky to execute flawlessly but others were not lucky enough and must suffer the consequences after the performance. This is what happened to this contestant who is suffering now from coma.

Can management be held responsible or not? Of course, the management is quite aware of the risks involved so they put up “safety nets” to back them up. They use a powerful legal document to bind their participants – the contract or the so-called Release Form. This document is known to be indisputable and incontestable in court. To answer the question, legally speaking, they have no obligation whatsoever. Sad but true.

We tried to search if there is an example of the contract lurking somewhere in the net. Fortunately, at the America’s Got Talent website, the document is available for public use and we’ve got a chance to scrutinize it. As stated at item no. 7 in the form, the participant unconditionally and irrevocably releases and forever discharges the management and its affiliates from and against any and all mishaps he/she may encounter.

This condition is also present on reality TV shows like Survivor and The Real World series. Once the participant is in the set, nobody will watch his/her back but him/herself. What can a mere contestant do to protect him/herself if in the first place he/she knows the implications of his/her action upon signing the contract?

He/she may feel obligated to buy a “public liability for performers/entertainers” before the event’s schedule. It is a type of insurance customized for entertainers and performers. Or you may hire a lawyer or an agent before signing that contract if the provider seems dubious. Let the authorized persons handle the legal matters. Take extra precautions while achieving your ultimate dream of being a total performer.

So the next time you want to be in the Got Talent show or any talent-search competitions, make sure to take calculated risks and get insurance.

ISO 9001 Benefits

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Why are companies pushing themselves to get this certification? Is there something special about ISO 9001? Or there are many benefits of being an ISO 9001 certified company?

ISO 9001 certification can provide your company a lot of benefits if it approaches ISO 9001 implementation. This certification will ensure that the Quality Management Systems are well adopted, worked to improve the business and not just a set of procedures.

By adopting the approach, you start out to implement more efficient working practices and focuses on the business objectives of the company. You can achieve a system that will help and support your staff and improve your levels of customer satisfaction.

ISO 9001 is not just suitable for large companies but also small businesses that will benefit from adopting efficient Quality Management Systems that will save time and cost, improve efficiency and ultimately improve customer relationships.

Benefits of ISO 9001 to your company may include but not limited to:

• Provides senior management with an efficient management process
• Sets out areas of responsibility across the company
• Mandatory if you want to tender for some public sector work
• Communicates a positive message to staff and customers
• Identifies and encourages more efficient and time saving processes
• Highlights deficiencies
• Reduces your costs
• Provides continuous assessment and improvement
• Marketing opportunities
• Suitable for both small and large businesses
• Better internal management
• Less wastage
• Increase in efficiency, productivity and profit
• Improved customer retention and acquisition
• Consistent outcomes, measured and monitored
• Globally recognized standard
• Compatible with other ISO standards

Benefits of ISO 9001 to your customers may include but not limited to:

• Improved quality and service
• Delivery on time
• Right first time attitude
• Fewer returned products and complaints
• Independent audit demonstrates commitment to quality
• Minimizes mistakes
• Improves reporting and communications
• Better quality products and service
• More reliable production scheduling and delivery
• Standards maintained by annual assessments

You may also want to read, ISO Certified Company Philippines – Watch Out for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO Certified Company Philippines – What are the Principles of ISO 9000?

What is the point of wearing Gradient Lenses Sunglasses?

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I bet you have already seen this kind of sunglasses before?

This is an example of Gradient Lenses Sunglasses. What’s the point of having this in the pocket? That’s what we are going to answer, but first let us defined first what a gradient lens is.

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Gradient Lens

Basically gradient lenses have a refraction that changes throughout the length of the lens. These lenses are darker on top and get lighter down to the bottom or simply tinted from top to bottom. They are not a style exactly.

Points of Using

1. They are really good for driving, simply because they serves as shields for your eyes from overhead sunlight while allowing more light through the bottom half so you can see your dashboard clearly.
2. They provide protection for your eyes from the sun when you are outdoors and the good thing is that you can still walk without tripping over things when you go indoors.
3. If you don’t want black lenses but still wants to look cooler in your glasses, gradient lenses are the best for both worlds.
4. You can still see your eyes through them
5. They make you look so effortlessly glamorous and sophisticated
6. If your activities varies and you need a clear vision mixed with eye protection, then the gradient sunglasses is for you

Conclusion

The benefit of wearing these cool glasses is that they can accommodate you in multiple environments or situations. The darker shade at the top provides maximum protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun when looking upward, but less protection when looking downward. Thus you can wear them comfortably indoors and outdoors. For a fact, many people wear sunglasses at night prefer gradient lenses for this very reason.

Aside from the benefits of using the glasses while driving, flying, they are also perfect in the beach, sitting while reading your favorite book; you can see clearly the pages and your eyes are fully protected from the sun.

Gradient lenses are your perfect options for sunglasses, aesthetically and functionally.

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The Future of Teeth Whitening

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Technology today was on the speed of light, to that the future of teeth whitening can come with a USB device. Yes, you heard it right, from the USB device.

Certain amount of dental trips and extra cleaning were not enough to fight off coffee stain on your teeth. Making your teeth white to that luxurious shine is a constant battle. Our best ally may not be our dentist or even his arsenal, but instead this newly developed technology that connects to your computer – Swiss White Teeth!

SWT is the new advanced technologically powered solution to fight the problem of yellowish teeth and stains. The whitening light plugs in to your Computer USB input and produce light that will help bring out the whitest shade of your teeth.

This dental technology, super advanced in my opinion is nothing like we have seen before. No doubt that we have tried a lot of solution to whiten our teeth, starting form toothpastes, to mouth washes, to whitening strips, or a few home remedies as well but the solution we are looking for the whole time is this new technology.

How this works?

It works like a powerful tool in your dentist's clinic, except it’s accessible to you any time of the day and for the same price as a single whitening session. Swiss White Teeth is controlled by a microcomputer; it accurately and efficiently activates a whitening gel that provides deep whitening.The main purpose of it is to accelerate the whitening gel properties for teeth whitening. It gives your teeth the dreamed whitening that everybody wants.  It is so portable, lightweight and easy to operate because of a color screen and USB interface. It is time effective and cost effective to consumers.

What are the results?

The team that develops this advanced technology said that a result of eight to eleven shades of whiteness in just one session.  The process will not eat a lot of hours from your day. It only needs  20 minutes,to do the process. The product is completely safe and promises no risk to either tooth enamel or gum problems.


This is expected to be out in the market this June 2015.



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