When it comes to making a choice between buying new medical equipments or used medical equipments, the latter one is always a wise choice. Used medical equipments are affordable and economical when compared to new ones. It is one of the innovative ways to finance your equipment needs. This offers a substantial means for your business savings. These days most of the clinics and hospitals are opting for used medical equipments and there are reasons...more
With all the volatility of the stock market, have you ever wondered what alternatives are there to the stock market? One alternative to investing in the stock market, especially during times of exceptional volatility is in a Fixed Index Annuity (FIA), a hybrid between a fixed and variable annuity, for long-term growth. What is an annuity? An annuity is an insurance product offered through insurance companies that grows...more
Expect the UnexpectedThe bears confidence is strong and the recent downturn is only strengthening that confidence. The bears conviction has been strong for months though and the markets have just kept going up.Thats why, as contrarians, we should be looking at the what ifs that no one is expecting. Remember, the market has a tendency to do the exact opposite of what most market players are expecting. Thats why, in the short-term, we could see the run-uphold onto your hatscontinue.The amount of bearishness out there is still extreme.A little over a week ago James Grant, a well-known and highly-respected perma-bear, officially turned bullish. In his Wall Street Journal article, From Bear to Bull, Grant made a case for why the market could sustain current levels and the economy could recover much faster than most folks expect.But heres the thing. Grant was universally maligned. He has been the steady hand of the bears for years. And he has been a welcome ally during this rally. His proposal about a quick economic recovery was attacked from all sides. It was almost like the bears took it personally.The near-universal vilification of Grants betrayal is just anecdotal evidence of how...more
When to Buy Gold StocksA few months ago we looked at the three stages of market sentiment. After all, if you pay close attention to sentiment, you can significantly increase your upside potential and reduce your risk. Youll achieve that by focusing on the micro-cycles within the long-run bull cycles.Just like in the long-run gold bull market, there...more
An annuity is an investment you make through an insurance company. It represents a contractual relationship between you and the company. And, although offered by only the insurance industry, annuities have little, if anything, in common with insurance coverage. Annuities are marketed and sold through insurance agencies, banks, savings & loan (S&L)...more
Entrepreneurs develop ideas for new business models, products, and services, but often have problems finding financing for their ventures. Innovations fail to create value when they cannot attract the resources required to develop them. Venture Capital Investment serves as an important element behind innovation and wealth creation. Venture capitalists screen entrepreneurial projects, structure financing deals, and monitor their investors performance after providing the financial backing. Without these activities, many entrepreneurs would never attract the resources they need to turn their promising idea into a commercial success.An innovative product or new service concept may have enormous market potential and may far outperform competitors' alternatives. However, many of the entrepreneurs discover that they need to attract money to fully commercialize their concepts. They must find Investors for Projects to obtain sufficient funding in order to take off. Getting money for business can be one of the most important and first steps in launching a company. Garnering the attention of Venture Capital Investors and securing capital is vital to the success of any business.There...more
With the world in recovery mode, many people are still questioning how the markets got so out of control. They are also questioning something a little closer to home; their own finances.Some people will be looking for more tax efficient investments....more
As the world slowly recovers from the credit crunch and we look back at what went right and what went wrong, people are increasingly looking to take control of their finances.Trying to be more tax efficient with your savings and investments is always...more
As the major economies start to stabilise and the risk of a depression fades into the distance many are reflecting on a few important points. Firstly, how did it all happen? Secondly, how can they better protect themselves in the future?If we were to...more
At certain times in your business cycle, whether you are a start-up business or a well-established veteran, cash flow is critical. Whether times or tough, or business is booming, cash flow challenges can cause unwanted stress and limit your growth...more
In the current economic climate, banks are hesitant to offer loans. Relief may be on the way from government bailouts and efforts to stimulate lending, or business may want to consider accounts receivable factoring as a solution to meet their cash...more
Whether you are simply going through a rough period, or are attempting to expand your business, invoice factoring is a unique and effective way for a company to increase their cash flow. This unique financing method has been around for thousands of...more