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- Lauton U: How to Put Together a Funding Package That Will Get Investors Excited About Your Project - The Basics (Part II) - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Joseph PolancoIn Part I, we discussed those components that are found in great funding packages. We covered the key features of the Business Plan, Executive Summary, Proforma and the Resumes of Principals. We also discussed how to make them stronger and more compelling to investors. Today we will conclude ...
Views: 2246(2 votes) - Helping your teenager through the economic downturn - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Mary GreshamThis is a particularly difficult time for teens whose families have been hit hard by economic changes. Why especially hard for teens? This is a time when teens want to break away from their families and turn towards their peers. But if the family is in crisis, it becomes very hard to break away ...
Views: 1162(3 votes) - Divorce Preparation – Assessing Your Financial Condition - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from David KaneOne of the situations that we see in many family situations is where one spouse is the primary caretaker of the financial obligations for the family. That person may have been in charge of paying the bills, setting up the investment accounts, making investment decisions (stocks, bonds, real ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - Free Annual Credit Report – Know Your Financial Status - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Sophie WilsonIn today's crucial economic times, every one is working hard than ever to improve their credit scores. If you want to apply for a loan, a free annual credit report is an inventory that outlines all your repayment activities, shows the number of debts you have and the rates you are paying on the ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Have You Discovered an Error on Your Tax Returns? Are You Entitled to Unclaimed Credits? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Robert RimbergWell then, it’s time to amend your tax return! We try to prepare your tax returns correctly - the first time! Once in a while, an error occurs. For instance, sometimes a 1099 shows up in September after your return is filed. Here’s what you can do: Avenge with an Amend In most cases, the ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Retirement Investment Mistakes - Stop Throwing Away Money! Avoid This Common Investment Mistake - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven FloydYou're saving for your retirement, right? You're feeling pleased with yourself as you're putting away a good chunk of money every month in your 401(k). But are you really getting what you think you're getting? Here is an ugly truth that your employer -- or your 401(k) administrator won't tell ...
Views: 1045(2 votes) - Investing For Profits, Part One - The Easiest Way to Improve Your Results - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven FloydAre most of your savings in an IRA? And are those savings invested mostly in mutual funds? Read on to discover why this is not necessarily the best way to make your money grow -- or even to keep it safe. Instead, read on for a simple technique that will give you far better results than you're ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Investing For Profits, Part Two - The Easiest Way to Improve Your Results - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven FloydWould you like a better return on your investments? Whether you have an IRA or a brokerage account, chances are that your money is mostly in mutual funds. Read on to learn more about why this is not the best place for it to be, and what to do instead. First of all, you should know that this ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Goverment's in a Flap? Who Cares? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve been interested by the week’s news that the British House of Commons has been in a state of uproar. The Speaker has been forced to resign (the first occasion for over 300 years) as a result of a furore about Members of Parliament padding their expenses. What possible significance could ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - The Importance of Teaching Children Financial Literacy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Nancy KvammeI feel it is very important to teach children about financial matters. One reason that parents do not teach their children about money, is because they are not sure they know how to handle money either. It is one of the things that is not always taught in school. We earn degrees in order to ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - We All Know There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch, But it’s Really Getting Ridiculous! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Robert RimbergNo More Company Lunches for You, Mr. Small Business Owner! Thinking about taking your clients out for a business lunch or hiring some new employees? Are you ready to expand your small business? Well, because of the new crackdown on credit limits, if you’re a small business owner - think ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Are Your Financial Projections Believable? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Burke FranklinMany people think a set of financial projections is a business plan. Wrong. Experienced business people know that no matter how honest and forthright your financial projection is, it cannot present the full picture. To achieve credibility for your financial projections, be prepared to ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Debt Happens One Purchase at a Time, The Steps to Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Deon HoffmannAlthough a great deal has been written regarding financial freedom and independence, it seems people find it difficult to fully comprehend the true meaning. Typically people connect wealth with riches and fundamentally assume financial freedom dictates possessing money able to purchase anything ...
Views: 943 - Is Business Literacy Holding Your Company Back? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Liz GuthridgeAs your teachers told you, the three R's—reading, writing and 'rithmetic—are fundamental to learning. Now that you're out of the classroom and in the work world, you still use the three R's every day. But how are you dealing with the clashes they can cause—especially when everyone's skill ...
Views: 1181 - Investor Palooza Combines A Star-studded Panel of Real Estate Investing Experts with Financial Literacy For Teen Attendees - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from larry goinsWith all the conferences on real estate investing out there, how do you measure quality to be sure you’ll get the most for your time and money? Answer: look closely at the panel of speakers the conference organizer is able to recruit. Larry Goins is a highly successful real estate ...
Views: 1258 - How Do I Pay Bills Without Snail Mail - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Mike SchianoQuestion: I just acquired my first credit card and I had a question that hopefully you can give me some insight on. How do I go about registering my credit card so that when I order something online, instead of paying my payments via mail, money will be taken out of my account? Would I even be ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - People Literacy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Susan CullenPeople literacy is knowing how to read and understand the behavioral style differences of others. Every Manager has experienced the frustration of not understanding why one management approach that works beautifully with one employee is ineffective with another. That’s because what we ...
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