Free Tool$ for relocation

It could be today, that you get that promotion you’ve waited for! Or maybe you’ve just had it with the city you live in! Either way, 

That may means –RELOCATION-- and before you take over transition it is important that you get familiar with important tools for a stress-less move.

1 COST OF LIVING CALCULATORS

They are easy to use and usually free.

As the name indicates the site provides you with a comparison of the cost of living in average between cities. It ranks rates for main expenses such as rent, transportation, utilities and schools. This in conjunction with important basics such as Google maps, around me and apartment finder will help you get a real idea moneywise.

2 MOVING

How are you going to transfer all of you belongings? Well, we all know about self- moving methods like U-Haul and Penske but beware! If you are moving to a city that is not so far from where you are now (50 miles approx.) professional movers may be just as affordable and you wont have to break your back carrying that 100-pound mirror in the living room. Hints: Look for Groupon offers or phonebook deals!

3.Are you breaking a lease?

If you leave in an apartment complex and your lease has not run its course it is very likely that you will have to pay a fee to terminate the contract. I have looked everywhere to find a loop about this issue but it seems like the property owners are very well protected by the law and they will charge 2-3 months worth of rent (depending on how far you are from completion of the contract) if you decide to leave. Bear in mind that if you are relocating for work your company should help you out with the burden (ask for moving expenses).

4.GET A FEEL!

I would recommend you take a couple of trips to the new city before you move, get a feel for it, make sure you know which are the areas you want to be around and most importantly which areas you want to stay away from!

Make phone calls to people that already live there and get into the blogging follow the people from your new city, (only on twitter, not freakily) be engaged on what is going on, what are the most prominent newspapers, local TV stations, restaurants and dye bars. These will make you transition a lot smoother and hopefully you’ll make the most out of your new home.

Good luck Miami.

Spanish TV: The fight for 'Conquest'

The numbers speak for themselves. With 50 Million Hispanics in the U.S. it should be no surprise that more companies emerge in an effort to capture some of the revenue generated by a minority that grew 43% in the last 10 years.

Historically, television has been one of the most influential mediums for this minority and due to its success two powerful companies venture themselves into opening 24/7 networks broadcasting only in Spanish.

2012 will welcome Fox Corp’s “FOX MUNDO” and Univision Corp will launch “Unvision Deportes” and here is all you need to know about them:

UNIVISION DEPORTES

Univision Corp. the first network to ever reach out the public in Spanish is ready to launch its sports network. Univsion Deportes will be based out Miami and the expected day view will be in April 2012.

They will be focusing on the Mexican soccer tournament (which reached a historical 7.6 million viewership last week), NBA highlights, NFL and Soccer from South America, England and Italy primarily.

It is unknown at this point of they will produce enterprise shows like the famous “republica deportiva” but it is expected to be competing against ESPN Deportes and FOX Latino.

Last week DISH network announced the victory over a bid to broadcast all of the Univision channels in some of the packages they offer. Allegedly the company paid $320 million dollars for the rights.

FOX MUNDO

Two weeks ago Rupert Murdoch’s FOX announced a partnership with RCN, a major television network in Colombia, to create FOX MUNDO.

It is expected to launch at the end of this year and be based out of Los Angeles.

According to reports FOX and RCN will divide the company at 50/50 carrying a format geared to please Science Fiction, Celebrity Entertainment and Syndication.

The news and sports venture of this project will be carried mostly by the Colombian network, which is already established in more several cable carriers broadcasting in 20 cities