WALL STREET: TODAY’S UPDATE AND KEY POINTS TO KNOW BEFORE INVESTING

December 3rd at 9:42pm

The Dow Jones plummeted 281 points today,. Traders and investors are taking a close look at the market after President Trump said he might favor waiting until after the 2020 election to make a China trade deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell the most, weighed down by weakness in Apple stock and Intel stock.The market is now grappling with the likelihood of no trade deal, but the critical issue is tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Index or DJIA has risen 15.5% year-to-date. The index is trading at 26,935.07, which is 1.9% below its 52-week high. The Dow Jones index has performed incredibly well in 2019, thus far. Ready…

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MERCHANT CASH ADVANCE – FINANCING WORTH TAKING

December 2nd at 5:50pm

Seeking financial support from friends, family, or traditional banks come up with great perks; that’ s why entrepreneurs run after alternative funding organizations because of its numerous benefits.  They offer several investment programs for the promotion and establishment of local businesses, but as an entrepreneur, you should see which mortgage will suit your small scale company. Some funding are provided as short term loans, while others are offered for the long term. However, there is a variety of short term funding in which merchant cash advance is leading at the top in case of improper or large monthly payments. It…

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HOW TO SAY THANK YOU TO YOUR CUSTOMERS

December 1st at 11:21pm

Gracias, merci, danke, obrigado, grazie, THANK YOU. However, you say it, ‘thank you‘ is one of the most important phrases in your vocabulary, and is a critical, effective tool for building relationships in business. A simple ‘thank you’ can show your clients and partners that you value the relationship, and it helps build rapport. For employees and co-workers, ‘thank you’ can inspire confidence, show that the work they do is integral to the success of your organization, and build loyalty. To improve your relationships and ensure you’re making the people you interact with feel respected and valued, check out how…

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THE CRUISE BUSINESS IS BOOMING

November 29th at 5:39pm

Cruises have always been an important part of the travel economy, and a a very popular one amongst Americans.  Each year, more than 11 of millions of Americans go on cruises, in general, every fifth resident of the United States visited the cruises. Since the recovery from the 2008 recession, the cruise business has been booming. Industry data reflects that the cruise industry’s significant growth over several years is not showing signs of slowing down. According to Cruise Lines International Association, an organization that conducts continual industry analysis, cruisers spent $21 billion on their vacations in 2014. The association also points out…

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SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS ACCEPT BITCOIN?

November 28th at 8:10pm

There’s a great story known by bitcoin enthusiasts, and one that raises the question if bitcoin is an investment asset or a currency.  In 2010 Laszlo Hanyecz made a request to a bitcoin forum to buy a pizza with 10,000 bitcoins, he even expected two pizzas, to his surprise he found someone that took him up on the offer. Along with the pizza seller’s reply he also received lots of comments such as “You can sell those bitcoins and get $41 dollars, that will be much better than the pizza”.  Laszlo got his pizza for what is the equivalent today of…

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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

November 27th at 11:01pm

Preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be stressful for many business owners as changing marketing campaigns, and adjusting processes for an influx of extra traffic, sales and returns, etc.  Overall is an opportunity for most industries, so here are some tips on how to adjust for these important dates: Drive traffic and make sales! Start your deals in the days leading up to Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Market your sale through all your channels. Offer flexible returns. Offer a free gift with purchase. Hold a Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday event. Take part in Small Business Local Events (local Saturday events). It is not too…

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Happy Thanksgiving from First Down Funding

November 27th at 5:11am

First Down Funding wishes all Small Business Owners from coast to coast, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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First Down Funding – When Do Short-Term Business Funding Make Sense for Your Business?

November 26th at 2:37pm

First Down Funding specializes in approving small businesses across the United States for Small Business Funding since 2012. Apply Today and Get Funded Tomorrow. There was a time not too many years ago when the local bank was the only place to get small business funding. For a number of reasons, that isn’t always the case today. In fact, funding purpose, credit profile, and other factors play an important role in determining where a small business owner should look for financing, the type of small business funding that makes the most sense, and what type of cost of working capital…

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