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avid Livingstone came to Africa with a vision to end the slave trade. He proposed to accomplish his vision by preaching the gospel to the people of Africa and opening the interior of Africa to lawful commerce.

He said to a friend in a letter written in 1865: "I would not consent to go simply as a geographer, but as a missionary, and do geography by the way, ... more »

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Sunday, January 16

Source for Eternity - Budgeting for Success

by Mike McLoughlin on Sun 16 Jan 2005 09:50 AM PST

udgeting. What is it? A fundamental maxim in the discipline of accounting is the principle of Conservatism. This principle states that revenues should be underestimated and expenses overestimated so that the risk of loss will be minimized in the business enterprise. Risk is an ever-present reality in the planning of a successful small business. Entrepreneurs risk their capital investment to produce products and services. Banks risk their money when ... more »

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Wednesday, January 12

Purpose beyond Profit - Principles for True Success

by Mike McLoughlin on Wed 12 Jan 2005 09:24 AM PST

urpose in Business - What is it? In the first chapter, true success was defined as eternal relationship with God and with others. This is not the definition of success that is emphasized in most business schools or seminars. That type of success is primarily concerned with monetary profit, increased production, and achievement of business goals. Business people want success in these areas because they are looking ... more »

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