Published Monday March 01 2010
Many businesses, and families, are struggling within the
framework of the present economy; however, some people are still
finding new ways to "think outside the box." The economy is like
the speed limit on the highway; some people stay the course,
while others pull into the high-speed lane and give it all
they've got.
Now - I am not encouraging you to break the speed limit, but I
am letting you know that you can surpass perceived economic
barriers, even in a tough economy. How is this possible? ...
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Posted in: Business
Published Sunday February 28 2010
While most companies seeking venture capital initially think
about angel investors and venture capitalists, a large
alternative source of financing is federal grants and loans. The
two largest federal grant programs are run by the Small Business
Administration (SBA), and by Small Business Investment Companies
(SBICs).
An SBA loan, regardless of whether it is a direct loan from the
SBA, or, as is more common, a bank loan guaranteed by the SBA,
is essentially a bank loan. The benefit of it versus ...
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Posted in: Business
Published Saturday February 27 2010
There are many reasons to be investing these days, and too much
opportunity to not have your money working for you.
However, I believe the majority of people dread having to deal
with investment matters, and tend to jump into purchases and
then hold their breath hoping for the best. After a long day at
work and taking care of the family, it's hard to get excited
about reading up on your 401(k) options, Morningstar ratings and
fund performances.
If this sounds like you, there are basically 3 ...
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Posted in: Finance
Published Friday February 26 2010
How to turn your old junk into a $10k a month online business... Part 1.
(A pauper's guide to getting started...)
Hi there, folks!
It's a simple but unavoidable fact that any new business, even an online business where overheads tend to be quite low, requires at least a small amount of initial "start-up" capital. However, if you don't have any assets to call upon, is there really any way to raise sufficient funds to get things moving in the right direction?
The answer, perhaps, lies in ...
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Posted in: Business
Published Thursday February 25 2010
Remember that the government only represents about 30% of our retirement income, the company retirement pension plan offers another 30 % and many of us do not have one. It is up to individuals to invest wisely short and long term in order to make up for the short fall if he or she would like to live comfortably after retirement without giving up some retirement plans. Because of low interest rate environment, unlike the generations before them, they know that fixed income ...
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Posted in: Finance
Published Tuesday February 23 2010
In order to satisfy your Investment Objectives you will need to
set certain Buying Criteria - against which you will rate each
and every investment you undertake.
Again, these Criteria are ranked in what has (over the years)
become accepted as being their relative importance, for making a
sound property investment.
1. Tenant Calibre & Lease Term
By themselves, these two Criteria could prove to be the two most
important to you - if you intend to achieve any of your
investment ...
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Posted in: Finance
Published Monday February 22 2010
An investment club is a group of people who meet at least once
a month to increase their investment knowledge. They agree to
contribute a predetermined amount of money which they then pool
together to invest, typically, in the stock market. Depending on
the extent of the trading knowledge of the members, monthly
contributions can be modest, ranging between $20 and $50.
Mostly, clubs of this nature are to give each member an
affordable way to learn how to purchase stocks. Once you've
gained ...
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Posted in: Finance
Published Sunday February 21 2010
Investment Property, It's all about Income and Cap Rates
By Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com
When looking to buy a piece of property, one must determine
exactly what your expectations are for that bit of real estate.
What mix of rent and real property appreciation do you expect
with this investment.? More importantly, what is the right price
to pay for this investment?
This last question is certainly the most important because it
will determine the difference between a good investment ...
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Posted in: Business
Published Saturday February 20 2010
We all want to invest our money wisely and we want to get good returns from whatever investment vehicle we choose. Part of the task we have is to make sure we fully understand the investment we are making and there are lots of different ones around that may be new to us. One good example is an open ended investment company. These are worth looking into if you have an interest in the stock market and you want to follow up on that interest. The stock market is a complex place if you aren't used ...
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Posted in: Finance
Published Friday February 19 2010
India, the largest democracy and 10th largest economy in the world, with its consistent growth performance and abundant high- skilled manpower provides enormous opportunities for investment, both domestic and foreign. India is the fourth largest conomy in terms of purchase power parity and the tenth most industrialized country in the world. Since the beginning of economic reforms in 1991, major reform initiatives have been taken in the fields of investment, trade, financial sector, exchange ...
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