Staying Strong!

With the economy in one of the worst shapes it’s ever been in since the great depression, people are scared and have no clear idea what to do with their money. The U.S markets as well as the world markets are showing signs that things are still improving slowly. But you know what, the bottom could fall out in one day, that’s how bad things still are. Me personally I review the U.S markets every hour on the hour, I drive my wife crazy reporting to her. I do this because it’s not about long term investing for me lately, it’s short term. I only care what our investments ending at for the day. I think this way because we took a really hard hit last year, and that’s not going to happen this year. Once I see a sign of bad news or a report that comes that’s not going to be good I get ready to sell. I wouldn’t recommend this to any one, because it takes a lot of watching and reading, but we need to get our money back, which we are.

Business Financing!

If you are in business or thinking of going into business for yourself then read on. The hardest part of running or starting a business is securing funds. Most businesses fail within their first year, not because of poor customer service, or your products and service. It is because of the o-mighty dollar. Most businesses that start out today require a lot of money. And if you don’t have the funds to pay for your basic requirements for at least a year out your chances of failing are significantly higher. Basic needs would include things such as paying yourself, your employees, and paying for operating expenses. Now you are probably asking, how do I get the funding if I have been turned down by a few banks? I say, you’re not alone in getting turned down by banks, and don’t take it personally. Banks have tightened their belts on handing out business loans. They mostly have been handing out loans that are considered very low risk. So now it’s time to look elsewhere. Check out loan and funding companies. Their interest rates will be higher, but the chances are you’ll get your money. Some will require a few minimal requirements. You really need to look for the money. If you look hard, you’ll find it, it’s out there. Good luck in your searches, and make sure you read all small print before you take out the loan.

Finding Work!

Are you one of the one million plus people who have lost your job this year? And are you still unemployed, but hunting for employment? If so you’re not alone, there’s over a half a million people doing the same thing. And some professions have been hit harder than others have. For example the legal professions have been hit pretty hard with the collapse of Wall Street and big corporations. And if you’re an attorney looking for employment it could be harder to stick out. And with all these websites out they’re offering job search’s you just don’t know who to use or where you’re going to get the best results. I did come across a site that offers job searches and matches that could work for any profession, even legal jobs. Just do a simple job search via Google and you will see a ton of sites to go to. You just might have what you’re looking for to get ahead and get that new job you’ve been seeking. So click your way on over now.

Blu-Ray Players!

I just read an article online that states that the Blu-ray Disc Association recently started to license their technology to Chinese manufactures. You all know what that means, Blu-Ray players for under $100 bucks. I hate to say it, but that’s when I’ll get one. If we could build these players and sell them at a much more affordable price I would have gotten one a long time ago. Right now these Blu-Ray players are selling for more than $200, which is way to high in my opinion. And the disc’s cost about twice as much as the standard DVD, why? I once heard that making a Blu-Ray disc was cheaper than making a standard DVD. The same happened when we went from a VHS tapes to a DVD, it was cheaper to make the DVD. At the time they where selling the DVD for twice the amount of the VHS tape. If these makers would stop being so greedy we wouldn’t need Chinese manufactures to get the pricing under control, and people would by more things made in the USA. I really feel that if the maker of anything would charge reasonable prices for their products we would be much better off than what we are now. The greed needs to stop!