BEST SCHOOLS FOR FINANCE

June 21st at 11:12pm

Having an MBA can help boost your salary, but having a specialized MBA in a field like finance can really improve your pay and job opportunities. While it might not be for everyone, the world of finance can put students on Wall Street, interacting with the best banking and corporate finance firms. Here are the best colleges for finance New York University.University of Michigan–Ann Arbor.University of Texas–Austin.Massachusetts Institute of Technology.University of California–Berkeley.Carnegie Mellon University.University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.Indiana University–Bloomington.

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TOP GREATEST SALES PEOPLE OF ALL TIME

June 14th at 10:59pm

Want to improve your sales skills?  learn from the best… below a short list of some of the Greatest Salespeople of All Time John H. Patterson .The founder and CEO of the National Cash Register Company was known to be a stern control freak. He was also the father of modern sales training. He was among the first entrepreneurs to organize sales-training programs and retreats.Mary Kay Ash. A successful salesperson in Dallas, Ash quit her job in 1963 because, she said, a man whom she had trained was promoted above her at twice the salary. She planned to write a book, but her…

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FINANCING FOR YOUR RETAIL BUSINESS

May 10th at 10:18pm

Most every small business need funding and other types of financing, but as a retailer you’re in a unique position. Not only do you need capital to purchase and develop a storefront, but you also must secure inventory to last until you have the cash flow to purchase more. Here are some ideas to keep in mind. Keeping your supply chain moving Although funding and credit cards are the first things you’d probably associate with business credit, your company’s financial history also affects transactions with your suppliers. Securing funding for peak business and restructuring Getting the financing your company needs is critical during the busiest…

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TIPS FOR BUSINESS TRAVELING

April 19th at 9:27pm

If you’re frequently on the road for work, use these tips to make the most of your time away from home. Business Travel Tips for Frequent Corporate Travelers Use only carry on bags. Lugging a large suitcase through a foreign city or having your luggage lost before your destination is no way to start a business trip. Pack light to keep all your belongings in your allotted carry on bags.Keep essentials packed between trips. Having extra toiletries, chargers, office supplies and business cards already in your bag can save you time each time you travel.Pack dress shirts in plastic garment bags.…

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HOW TO REPAIR YOUR CREDIT

March 22nd at 11:44pm

Living with bad credit in America today is possible, but it’s tough. Bad credit makes many things difficult, impossible, or more expensive.  Credit repair is critical to saving money on insurance, funding, and credit cards, but that’s not the only reason to repair your credit. A better credit score opens up new employment opportunities, even promotions and raises with your current employer. If you dream of starting your own business or just want the security of knowing you can borrow money when you want to, you should repair your credit sooner rather than later. Here’s a simple process you can follow: Review your credit reports. …Dispute…

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FINANCING FOR RETAIL BUSINESSES

March 8th at 11:30pm

Small retail businesses rely on borrowed capital to purchase inventory, buy fixtures, expand, or bridge seasonal cash flow gaps. Financing retail businesses like restaurants, grocers, and other merchants can be challenging depending on the nature of the particular business. A funding for retail businesses can cover day-to-day and seasonal small business expenses, including: Investing in new technology to increase efficiencies.Creating new marketing materials to address changing trends.Hiring new employees to boost customer experience.Purchasing additional inventory for a busy season. Top six business funding for retail: SBA 7(a) funding. Best for general expenses.SBA 504/CDC funding. Best for commercial real estate.Business lines…

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HOW THE WEALTHY SPEND THEIR MONEY

February 22nd at 11:13pm

Almost all of billionaires‘ wealth lies in the companies they own, in stocks, or in real estate and other assets: “Billionaires don’t see money as something to spend on themselves. Money is there to invest and create. The world’s wealthiest people give a lot of their money away. Philanthropic giving is one of the primary pursuits of the wealthy, particularly among the ultra wealthy, with 36% of the rich, and 57% of the super rich pointing to charitable giving as one of their top interests. After philanthropic giving, the wealthy are interested in finance, followed by sports and the outdoors,…

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IS THE STOCK MARKET GOOD FOR MY RETIREMENT?

February 15th at 10:54pm

Every entrepreneur and business person should consider a plan for retirement. The stock market is one of those options that can be part of that plan. Stocks historically have produced long-term gains that are bigger than those of any other asset class. Since 1926, large stocks have returned an average of 10% per year. What’s more, they didn’t lose ground during any period of 20 years or longer during that time. Those qualities make stocks much more appealing for long-term savings than, say, Treasury bonds (which have had about 5.6% average annual gains since 1926) or stashing cash under your…

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