Penny Stocks are low value stocks that have the potential to increase in value rather quickly. When these stocks experience any kind of gain, the stock holder can experience high gains in profit. The problem with these stocks, is there is also the chance of loss. Therefore, in order to be successful in these stocks you must have a penny stock strategy. There are a few resources that will go hand and hand with your strategy to make...more
The electronic cigarette is steadily gaining more and more popularity everyday. Pretty soon, it might just reach the super stardom status of the Apple iPhone or the Amazon Kindle e-book reader. Smokers are finding out that they have an alternative to smoking tobacco products and that they could actually use the e cigarette to help them quit smoking, although the e cigarette is not a cessation device.With all of the hooplah about e cigarettes,...more
An important but often overlooked element of planning a startup is deciding how you want it to end. That is, knowing your exit strategy during the planning stage can strongly influence any number of decisions you need to make. The top five exit strategies, which cover more than 80% of entrepreneurs, are:Strategy #1 -- Selling to Outside InvestorsSome entrepreneurs plan to establish a niche business that can ultimately be sold to a larger company. Serial entrepreneurs tend to just enjoy the startup phase and intend to sell their businesses off to new owners once the venture is afloat. Either way, it is critical to set up and operate the business with the goal of selling in mind. You must understand how valuation (how much a business is worth) works and plan your asset and financial management accordingly. You should be sure all business protections are in order (trademarks, etc.) and do the work to build brand goodwill within your market and industry. About two-thirds of all new startups consider selling to outside investors a likely exit strategy.Strategy #2 -- Going PublicMany startups, especially those in high-tech industries, hope to sell out and grow rich through an IPO...more
Making money is often a difficult proposition, especially in a troubled economy. Interest in online endeavors and wholesale merchandise is becoming extremely popular and advantageous.People who have lost their jobs, sense that they are likely to, or are facing cuts find making ends meet more difficult. However, they are often told to look on this...more
Every successful Internet marketer knows that in order to make money online, you need to have both short and long term goals. With these goals, you need to implement certain strategies that will see them through. With Internet marketing, there are basically two different types of strategies to achieve both goals. These strategies are SEO and...more
There are a number of Power of Attorney options available to California estate planning attorneys, and each one should be considered as part of any California estate plan. This article will provide a thumbnail sketch of each of the power of attorney types. You should consult with your estate planning attorney before including any of them in your estate plan.A General Power of Attorney designates a person to handle the business, financial and legal affairs of another person, either for a specific function or for overall day-to-day needs. This basic estate planning document is necessary in the event you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for yourself. This is something that you want to work with your California estate planning attorney to ensure that it is airtight. Do-it-yourself projects in this area can create significant legal and relationship problems if your power of attorney is challenged in court.A Durable Power of Attorney comes in two forms for estate planning purposes. It can be effective immediately or upon disability. Estate planning attorneys utilize the Durable Power of Attorney to designate someone to make financial, housing and other care decisions...more
Parents and grandparents with California estate plans have a unique opportunity between now and November 30, 2009 to use assets from their estate to help their adult children purchase a first home with little or no tax consequences to either them or...more
Today's economic crisis can make choosing a career path a frightening prospect. With companies cutting back on benefits, laying off skilled employees and closing their doors altogether, one has to wonder if their chosen career will even exist in a...more
We all love to attend a good party brimming with good food, drink and of course company. However, taking that step to organize your own party and being the host of such an event can at times be a little daunting. The more guests that you wish to...more
Affiliate programs are one of the best ways to get some serious coinage rattlin around in your pockets, instead of just pocket lint! Listen, being an affiliate is SMART...Wanna know why?Because, when you sell someone else's product, the owner has...more
Starting your own business requires some level of risk tolerance, no matter how much of a "sure thing" it seems to be. Like any construction project, a startup seems to take twice as long and cost twice as much as originally planned. In addition,...more
Author: Stephen HackettIf an online retailer supplies a solid product, as opposed to a downloaded product, then at some point they will have to process a return. The quantity of returns will vary from sector to sector and indeed from product to...more