Prometric, unprofessional work

Saya mau sharing bagaimana kecewanya saya kepada Prometric (juga ACAMS mungkin) terkait dengan penjadwalan test CAMS ( Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist).

FYI, Prometric is an international testing center which provides tests for such as GMAT, TOEFL, GRE, and etc. It is owned by ETS (Educational Testing Service). Such a pity on them to cooperate with the entity in Indonesia like the IIEF (Indonesia International Education Foundation).

Mandala, Benahi Jadwalmu… sayang

Jauh2 hari saya udah pesen tiket pesawat buat mudik lebaran. Padahal masih awal Agustus 07. Tapi saya tau bahwa untuk tiket lebaran, Mandala mulai mengeluarkan slot tiket yang relatif murah pada awal Agustus.

Bilah Mata Hati

By: Erga Trisna

Dua batang kuas masih digenggaman, aku diam memupuk kegelisahan yang hadir tanpa kusadari. Tak juga kutorehkan cat warna yang melekat hingga mengering, kertasku telah penuh, aku tak punya ruang lagi untuk menggambar luka ini.

Suatu Siang di Sebuah Kafe

oleh: Adenita

Hari ini hari pertama Sha, anak bungsunya, masuk SD. Berarti hari ini juga untuk pertama kalinya setelah 7 tahun ia memiliki waktu untuk dirinya sendiri lebih panjang dari biasanya. Yang paling penting, hari ini juga ia dapat pergi sendiri ke mal tanpa perasaan bersalah sama sekali karena meninggalkan anak-anak di rumah. Toh, Sha dan Ghea baru pulang jam 3 sore karena mereka harus mengikuti kursus dulu.

Memiliki kartu kredit

aku agak sungkan juga sebenarnya pertama kali mau apply kartu kredit, tapi karena kebutuhan dan banyaknya kemudahan yang ditawarkan akhirnya aku luluh juga. hal yang menarik dari kebutuhan itu adalah kekurangan uang di saat yang tidak tepat, keamanan dengan bawa sedikit uang, dan tentu saja sedikit gaya (yg ini asli bukan aku banget).

Word of Mouth Marketing

The Quality Effect on Word of Mouth

A brief synopsis of “The Effects of Service Quality and Word of Mouth on Customer Acquisition, Retention and Usage” (working paper, March 2007) by Puneet Manchanda, Sungjoon Nam and Pradeep K. Chintagunta

Word of mouth is a great way to reach new customers, but it’s an even better way to lose them. At least, that’s what three researchers found when they looked at how the usage patterns of a home video service changed with quality levels.

Product Protection

When Appearances Are Deceiving

Product and packaging designs can be easily copied. Here’s how companies can protect themselves.

By Gabriel M. Gelb and Betsy D. Gelb
Posted November 30, 2007

Imitation may be a form of flattery, but when it involves the look and feel of a product or package—a concept known as trade dress—the repercussions can be serious.

Imagine, for instance, the confusion that consumers would feel if a computer brand other than Gateway was distributed in a black–and–white cow–spotted box or if any fast–food chain other than McDonald’s Inc. displayed golden arches.

Predict the U.S. Economy

Good, Bad or Ugly –Is It Impossible to Predict What’s Ahead for the U.S. Economy?
Published: November 14, 2007 in Knowledge@Wharton

At the end of October, the Federal Reserve gave the financial markets just what they had been asking for: a 0.25% cut in the federal funds rate. But in early November, stocks plunged and the dollar hit a new low. Applause turned into hand-wringing — then back to applause as the markets rebounded in the middle of the month.

Why can’t the experts make up their minds? Is the outlook good or bad?

Men Buy, Women Shop

‘Men Buy, Women Shop‘: The Sexes Have Different Priorities When Walking Down the Aisles
Published: November 28, 2007 in Knowledge@Wharton

When it comes to shopping, women are from Nordstrom’s and men are from Sears.

Women are happy to meander through sprawling clothing and accessory collections or detour through the shoe department. They like to glide up glass escalators past a grand piano, or spray a perfume sample on themselves on their way to, maybe, making a purchase. For men, shopping is a mission. They are out to buy a targeted item and flee the store as quickly as possible, according to new Wharton research.

bursa efek baru

Bursa Baru, Integritas Baru

Hari Senin (3/12) ini merupakan hari pertama perdagangan saham dan obligasi serta turunannya dilakukan di bawah bursa baru, Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Bursa ini merupakan gabungan dari Bursa Efek Jakarta dan Bursa Efek Surabaya. Tonggak sejarah baru bagi perkembangan pasar modal kita pun dimulai.