As you may know, “Cash for Caulkers” (formally known as the HOME STAR Program) is a proposed US federal government program that would give households incentives in the form of low-cost loans, tax rebates, tax breaks, and even immediate point-of-sale rebates to pay for weatherization and other energy-saving retrofit projects. The Cash for Caulkers program will be similar to cash for clunkers only it will focus on retrofitting...more
Is your business safe? What if your assets or costly equipment are damaged - will you be able to replace them, or will you have to eventually quit your business? If your pivotal employee is lost, then can your business afford to hire, and train a new employee? If the answer to all the above questions is no, then Commercial or Business Insurance is the thing for you!Insurance is a risk management technique; it transfers the risk from the owner to...more
People in debt have always been prime targets for con artists who promise them easily solutions to their debt problems. But consumers aren't the only targets. A new generation of sharks has targeted the business debtor and the average bankruptcy lawyer in New York has many stories about clients who have fallen for these games.Consolidation Debt Often before seeking the advice of a bankruptcy lawyer, business owners will try to resolve the debt by refinancing it at a lower rate. On the surface this is a reasonable solution but if done without the advice of an experienced accountant, it could make the problem worse. Sharp loan officers may talk companies into loans they don't really need.Consolidating short-term debt under long-term loans means more money paid out by the borrower. Although monthly payments might be lower, the interest will be paid over a longer term so will reach a greater total. This might be a valid option to get a business through a low revenue period as long as the borrower increases payments as profits rise. An option like this should be part of a larger financial strategy.Watch For Debt Solution ScamsSome debt solutions aren't just ill-advised; they are...more
Some people are more motivated to promote certain types of businesses then others. Depending on which one you are it may be easier for you to get into a business that offers you the ability to make money along with helping people solve important health related problems at the same time. If this is you then wellness business opportunities may be...more
Most people envision the freedom and flexibility of booth renting while forgetting the responsibilities of being a business owner. Remember that booth renters are business owners, though many are unprofitable due to lack of business knowledge and management systems.Not all is lost; there are many positive aspects of booth renting and success as a...more
Web hosting is quite simply the service of preserving and displaying Web pages to the World Wide Web. The hosting company is the entity that allows individuals and businesses to show content on the Internet. The actual mechanics of web hosting can get quite complicated.Internet service providers (ISPs) and Web hosting companies are not the same thing. If you need Internet access then you need an ISP. But in order to publish content on the Internet a Web hosting company will be a necessity. Many Internet service providers will give their customers a small amount of free hosting for a personal Web site. If you require a Web site for business purposes you'll definitely want a company that specializes in Web hosting only.Serving Web pages is not quite as easy as it may sound. Web sites need to be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. This puts an incredible amount of stress on both the people and the equipment that operate in a Web hosting environment.To properly host a large number of websites expensive equipment is needed. High-end computers are required to meet the ongoing demands. These computers, or Web page 'servers', use large amounts of power and get...more
Real estate investment involves too much risk just like any other business but it can be profitable in many ways. According to some study, hates what the do everyday in their jobs. They hate traveling from their home to work and vice-versa. They...more
Taxes on Short Sale, Loan Modification & Mortgage ForeclosureTax on 1099C, Cancellation of Debt Income; Short Sale, Loan Modification & Foreclosure. Exception; Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, Bankruptcy & Insolvency....more
There are no short cuts to success, neither do we get something for nothing. So what is it that is likely to distinguish one ‘Golden Opportunity’ from another? What should the keen armature look for before making what could actually...more
Nearly everyone who pays attention to popular culture is familiar with the gaming systems created and marketed for fun and pleasure by huge companies such as Nintendo and others. But did you know that there are companies that are producing so-called...more
Web hosting is quite simply the service of preserving and displaying Web pages to the World Wide Web. The hosting company is the entity that allows individuals and businesses to show content on the Internet. The actual mechanics of web hosting can...more
There are literally thousands to choose from, and each touts themselves to be the best. Some will entice with incredibly low prices for the most basic of hosting plans and assurances it's all you really need for your company right now. Others will...more