Economy
This category is for articles that pertain to current economic conditions, rumors, and/or tips.
Life is like a box of chocolates
…Well, for almost 250,000 Oregonians in the Portland metropolitan area, their piece has turned sour and discouraging, because they are without a job. For many, they have also exhausted their unemployment benefits and their savings account is fading away…
…I commend these warriors fighting against their personal poverty. I say fight on, because some of you will discover powerful personal qualities of leadership and courage. These times will prove that you can survive and prosper once more…
...read moreSanta Is On A Budget!
This year 38% fewer cargo containers are traveling the high seas. Seasonal buyers have been cautious about this year’s Christmas shopping…
...read moreBuying and Selling in the Same Market
Buying and selling in the same market is ok to do. Some people feel they need to hold off until the market is better to sell their home. Sould you put your home on the market now? If you want to upsize or downsize, now is the time, while the market is low and the mortgage rates [...]
...read moreSocial Media: is it the new “Dot.com Bubble”?
Small Business runs America. 70% of the jobs are created by small business, 50% of the GDP is generated by small business; but small business can nary afford the expensive “traditional media” air time. We seek alternative methods and when something seems to work, we use it!
...read moreCash for Clunker’s Is Here!!! Officially on July 24th…But you can make plans now!!!
Under a new Federal government program called “Car Allowance Rebate Program”, you can get up to $4500 in an instant rebate voucher, when buying a new car. Any new car, truck or SUV qualifies as long as it meets the increased gas mileage requirements And was produced within the last 25 years.
...read moreGetting Ready For The Business Storm…A Little Planning Please
What are some things you are doing to cut costs, streamline your business, or improve economic conditions for your operation? How might another business person reading this thread benefit from your ideas?
...read moreBlah Blah Blah Identity Theft Blah Blah Blah…
We’ve heard so much about Identity Theft in the last few years that it has become a Blah, Blah, Blah issue.
...read moreA World of Options – A community of like minded and economically knowledgeable people
Join us at this exclusive conference and discover A World of Options. We will explore the economic cycles we are facing and present strategies you’ll not hear from Wall Street!
...read moreNew Taxes, Have You Lost Your Mind?
The thought of taxing gross earnings is insane. There are companies who have high gross earnings, but after you deduct all of the expenses like material, pay roll and rent, they actually have lost money…
...read moreBreak-even: The Magic Word
What does really mean break-even? It is the level at which the company makes neither a loss nor a profit, but just covers it’s fixed costs or overheads. It’s the floating point, at which you know that you are not sinking.
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