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- 'shifts' To Help You In Times Good Or Bad
Six months ago, the economy was roaring. Stock prices were going up, interest rates were staying low, unemployment was down. A few months later, those indicators all were going in opposite directions. Now, it's hard to tell from day to day where we stand. - 'stop The Stupid Stuff' In Your Business
We are living in a world of change. Shift happens! Competition comes from all over the world, which means that many American businesses are in trouble.
Many decisions are being made that are contrary to both good business sense and building customer loyalty. - 3 Million Items And Counting, Bidville Becomes Big Business
Since their introduction, online auction sites have been making e-history as some of the most popular destinations on the Internet. From designer-label clothing to grandma's jewelry to cars and even houses, anything and everything imaginable can be auctioned off online. - 401(k) Participants Turn To Pros For Help Managing Their Money
You're a computer engineer, or a nurse, or a graphic designer. Just keeping current in your own specialty is an effort. So what happens to your 401(k) retirement plan while you're off doing what you do?
Does it just languish, forgotten, in some dusty corner of your mind? Are you, among millions of others, crossing your fingers and hoping your portfolio will provide? - A New Beginning For Coal
This is the 21st century. Why are we burning little black rocks to charge our laptops and cell phones?
Because after years of mine shutdowns and declining prices, the coal industry is making a prosperous return. - Adventures For Rent
Are you bored with the humdrum? Rusty with routine? What you need is an adventure.
If you've been dreaming of a getaway or want to join the other 98 million adults in the U.S. who have taken adventure vacations in the last five years, it - Advertisers Embrace 'rich Media' Format
From ads that dance or sing to MTV-like commercials, online advertisers are now using a new type of technology called "rich media" to attract consumers.
U.S. Internet advertising revenue will have reached about $12 billion last year, up $3 billion from 2004. Of this, advertisers spent about $1 billion on rich media, up from $800 million in 2003, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau. - Alternative Investors Eye Private Companies
Q: Entrex has brought public market standards and disciplines to the private market. I understand the value of this to the alternative investment community, but what is the value to me as the owner of a private company?
- Craig Rutkai, business owner, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Amc, University Of Colorado Cancer Centers Merge
The AMC Cancer Research Center has merged with the University of Colorado Cancer Center, a step designed to help both organizations in their efforts to fight the disease.
The AMC, a nonprofit research institute located in Lakewood, Colo., will continue as an independent foundation devoted to financial support for research in cancer causation, prevention and control at the University of Colorado. - Aromatherapy: Sweet Smells For Success
Your company is having a meeting with potential clients and you want to make sure everything is all set for their office visit. You've brought in donuts and coffee, and the conference room is looking good. However, you still think something may be missing to ensure the sale goes through the way you want it. - Award-winning Web Sites Place Visitors First
What does it take to have an award-winning Web site? According to the Web Marketing Association, it takes a combination of qualities.
Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association's Web- - Being Competitive In A Gm
The challenges of today's global marketplace are forcing companies to look at doing things differently in order to get that extra edge over their competition.
According to Makino, a global provider of advanced machining technology, companies doing things the same way they have been doing them for the last 10 to 15 years are probably in a "recurring uniform trap," or "RUT," while the global market is passing them by. - Beverage Company Sponsors Teen Games
As part of an effort to contribute to the community that has added to its success, Fire Mountain Beverage Co. recently sponsored this year's L.A. Watts Summer Games, the largest high school athletic competition in the nation. - Biotech Careers Heating Up
Biotechnology has been around for centuries. From farming to food production and storage, biotechnology has touched our lives in numerous helpful ways. - Boating Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
For the first time in U.S. boating history, marine products manufacturers will spend millions of dollars promoting the benefits of recreational boating and boat ownership.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association's "Grow Boating" campaign and $12 million marketing blitz includes national advertising buys, direct mail and other initiatives that the industry hopes will connect with potential boaters whose free time is growing more fractionalized. - Boomers Drive Elevator Sales
As land becomes increasingly scarce and expensive, more people are staying in their homes after retirement and modifying those homes to accommodate them as they age. As a result, residential elevator manufacturers are seeing a steady rise in sales. - Building Confidence In Your Retirement Future
In the next 10 years, the first wave of America's 76 million baby boomers will be retiring. Since today's retirees are generally healthier and more active than their parents, they are looking forward to living longer and spending more time playing with grandchildren, pursuing hobbies or even trying new careers. - Buy Your First House Before You Can Afford It
Purchasing a home is most likely the biggest and often the best investment that you will ever make. Why not make that investment now?
If you are saving up with the goal of getting your dream home within the next two to five years, the following ideas could help you buy your house sooner than you planned. - Buyers Not On Vacation In Sizzling Resort Market
The phenomenal real estate boom of the past several years has not been confined to sales of primary residences alone. Sales of second homes also have ratcheted up dramatically as vacationers and investors look to snap up these properties amid the lure of low mortgage rates and rapidly increasing home values. - Chairman Believes God Belongs In The Boardroom
Howard Jonas, founder and chairman of IDT Corp., was 14 years old when he started selling hot dogs on a street corner in the Bronx. Today, he runs a multibillion dollar telecommunications company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. What is the secret of his success? - Clutter Out, Color In: Make Your Office Work For You
Is your workspace working for you? Research shows that your environment makes an impact on your mood. So it may be time to give your space at the office a makeover to liven up things at work.
"Now you can change your office decor as often as you change the ink in your printer," says Anna Griffin, designer of the Anna Griffin Inc. line of desk accessories. "A change of color and pattern in your workspace can help to motivate, destress and even improve your disposition." - Coal Makes A Comeback
"You load thirteen tons and what do you get?" An abundant, clean, affordable source of power in the United States.
The United States is returning to coal to generate electricity. Long-dormant mines are being reopened to gather coal, which generates most of the electricity in the country. Why is coal once again such an important resource? - Coal Reduces Reliance On Foreign Oil
Recently, the price of a barrel of oil rose to $40, the most expensive price in American history. With the rise in oil prices and constant instability in the Middle East, the United States seems headed for an energy crisis.
But there is an abundant, low-cost energy source located throughout the country. That energy source is coal. - Company Brings Hope To African Entrepreneurs
News reports often tell of the struggle to lift Africans out of poverty. One entrepreneur is doing her part to bring hope to that continent through a business endeavor that is now bringing its products to the world market. - Company Ceo Holds Drawing For His Salary
RX Processing Corp.'s CEO Peter Fiorillo is serious about supporting the passage of the Dorgan-Snowe bill that is currently trying to make its way through Congress. He is so serious that he has implemented a campaign that allows citizens to enter into a lottery to win his first year's salary: 500,000 shares of company stock. - Company Helps Families With Home Ownership
As the stock market remains bearish and portfolios continue to make only minor gains, the demand for homes has never been higher.
It is with this economic trend that more people are opting to invest in one of the most enduring forms of equity: real estate. - Company Helps You Brighten A Soldier's Day
It is a time-honored tradition to send care packages to soldiers overseas. But with increased security concerns and reams of red tape to go through, sending a package to military personnel can be a daunting task.
However, one company is doing its best to make it easy for any American to send care packages year-round to help boost the morale of thousands of U.S. military men and women. - Competition Between Online Brokers
There's much to learn about the online brokerage industry. Unfortunately, many investors learn this the hard way.
With so many options available, choosing the right broker is as crucial as making the right investment. - Computer Program Enables Investors To Analyze Property
The flourishing real estate market has resulted in a significant increase in first-time real estate investors. With limited experience in real estate, it can be a risky move to buy property without knowing for certain what the return on the initial investment would be. - Consumers Bear Brunt Of Cold Winter
Even though Americans are feeling some relief at the gas pump from last fall's record prices, their checkbooks are still likely to take a hit this winter as natural gas and heating oil prices continue to soar.
In fact, the Energy Department predicts that those using natural gas to heat their homes can expect to see their monthly bills rise 48 percent from last year. If it's an especially cold winter, the cost will be even greater. - Cost-reducing Tips For The Small-business Owner
One of the keys to running a successful small business or home office is learning to control costs. Even the smallest expenses can quickly add up and cut into profits, leaving you with a business that won't move forward.
Many small-business owners know where their money comes from, but are not as clear on where it goes. This can have a significant impact on their businesses' cash flow. - Creatiing Liquidity For Private Company Shares
Q: In your last column, you discussed Entrex and its creation of a private investment marketplace with public market standards and disciplines. As an investor in several private companies in my community, can I sell my shares and cash out my gains?
- Keith Harris, Chicago. - Debunking Common Knowledge About Iras
According to a recent "Retirement Trends" survey by Fidelity Investments, 96 percent of Americans saving for retirement don't know the current contribution limit for an individual retirement account, with some guessing as low as $1,000. The reality is that for tax year 2005, IRA contribution limits increase to $4,000 -- up from $3,000 in 2004. - Delivering Fashion In Style
Do you ever wonder how fashion trends make it from the runway to real life?
Before clothes arrive on store shelves, every article must go through hundreds of steps and travel thousands of miles. This requires well-coordinated logistics for a fast-paced industry that's already on to the next trend. - Desperately Seeking Diversity, Simplicity
If you think choosing the right investments is complicated, you're not alone. Investors looking for simplicity and portfolio diversification are driving demand for all-in-one investment options.
According to Strategic Insights, a market research firm serving the mutual fund industry, more than two-thirds of the $150 billion that investors added to mutual funds in 2004 landed in asset allocation products. - Downturn Forces College Students To Invest
Due to changes in the economy, more and more young adults are turning to investing in order to have enough money to care for their aging parents and be able to save for their own retirements as well.
Two such young adults are Kevin Amolsch and Stephanie Jorgensen of Denver, Colo., who found themselves working full-time at a bank, going to college and wondering about their futures. - E-government In China Soon To Be A Reality
Without question, the world is a big place. However, with the constant development of information technology, the world seems to get smaller all the time.
One example is the work of China Expert Technology Inc. (OTC BB:CXTI.OB), a company that builds network infrastructure and provides e-government services for community and municipal governments in China and Hong Kong. - Eaglerider Revolutionizes Motorcycle Travel
If you enjoy your independence when you travel or just want to try something different on your next vacation, consider a motorcycle tour.
EagleRider, a leading motorcycle rental company, is now paving the way for a revolution in the way enthusiasts travel. EagleRider's self-drive tours are beginning to generate a buzz within the industry as result of their dramatic growth since conception. - Editors Help Business People Do The 'write' Thing
You've got spelling and grammar checkers on your laptop computer, so you're all set to crank out the perfect sales letter while you're on the road. - Entrepreneurial Icon Sponsors Prepaid Mastercard
If there ever was a living, breathing version of the American Dream, it would be Farrah Gray.
A self-made millionaire by age 14, Gray is now an internationally known and respected entrepreneur and business leader who addresses more than half a million people per year on topics such as leadership, personal development, diversity, business development and financial management. - Father Knows Best: The Story Of An Inventor
They say necessity is the mother of invention. In at least one notable case, it served as motivation for a resourceful father as well.
After the birth of his first child in 2000, inventor and entrepreneur Mark Rosenzweig was inspired to find a better way to clean up the inevitable messes of parenthood. His quest led to the introduction of some of the most innovative devices in the home-cleaning industry and the building of Shark Euro-Pro, a $350 million company. - Financial Education Can Pay Dividends For Youth
According to statistics from the National Council on Economic Education, only seven states require high school students to take a personal finance course while eight others require courses with personal finance content. - Firm Guides Parents Through College Savings Plans
According to a survey conducted by the New York-based College Board, college tuition costs are rising faster than the pace of inflation. Between 1993 and 2003, for example, the average cost of tuition and fees for four years rose 47 percent at public colleges and 42 percent at private institutions. - Five Money-saving Travel Tips For Small Businesses
Saving money is a priority for any business, especially a small business.
Small businesses often need every break and discount they can get, and traveling can be one of the most costly areas for small businesses. Unfortunately, many of the best travel advantages only go to big businesses. - Five Ways To Make Your Organization Innovative
Creative ideas are what turn ordinary companies into market leaders. These companies see the end result first and then build a path to achieve those results.
A safety zone needs to be established. Often, failure is punished but success is not rewarded. We must remember that failure is the second cousin to success. We learn from our mistakes. - For Troops, Goodie Bags Are A Hit Any Time Of Year
"Gone but not forgotten," was a phrase often used during the Vietnam War to let soldiers who were prisoners there know that they were still remembered by their U.S. families.
Today, Deborah Crane, president and founder of Treats for Troops, has made it her company's mission to let the thousands of military men and women serving overseas know that they too are remembered back home. - Four Steps To Being 'king Of The Economic Jungle'
To compete in today's economic jungle, you need to embrace change and respond to it better than your competitors. Those leaders who do so recognize the opportunity such an approach can bring.
Therefore, if you want to survive and prosper in today's marketplace, you need to anticipate your clients' needs and respond quickly and efficiently. If you don't, your competition will seize the new opportunity and leave you behind. - Fourth Quarter Machine Tool Depreciation
Accelerated depreciation in the fourth quarter of 2004 can provide significant tax shelter to many parts production job shops or tool and die shops, according to capitol equipment financing specialists at Makino, a global provider of advanced machining technology. - Getting Free Publicity For Your Business
Advertising is telling the world how great you are, while publicity is having others tell the world how great you are. Companies and organizations that understand the importance of publicity are generally more successful than those who use advertising alone to reach their target audiences. - Give Dad The Gift Of Technology
Dad will always appreciate the dress shirt or cologne that you normally give him for Father's Day. But this year, why not break from tradition and give him an electronic gift that will help him step squarely into the 21st century? - Giveaways By Web Site Draw In Consumers
Toy surprises buried in cereal boxes or in bags of popular snacks have been a marketing tactic for as long as package goods have been sold in supermarkets. Most people probably can't even imagine a Cracker Jack box without a prize inside. - Gold: A Solid Investment
Make no mistake, the currency crisis is coming.
Rather than sitting back and letting it happen, protect yourself and profit from an economic upset that could basically render your dollars about as worthless as the paper they're printed on. - Great Giveaways You Can Find Online
Cell phones are everywhere and are more compact and feature-rich than ever before. The newest and best phone is always very expensive, but now you can get a variety of popular Motorola cell phones for free, including the Razr V3. - Group Helps Women Celebrate Their Lives
I've been there, right where you might find yourself today: unfulfilled, unappreciated, unhappy and unable to make my life different. No matter how much I gave of myself all day long, at home and at work and in the community, it was never enough. - Guidance For Retirees On Managing Investments
Financial media have put so much focus in recent years on how investors can accumulate wealth for retirement that they often have overlooked what investors should do once they actually retire.
But with the first wave of baby boomers turning 60 next year, retirees' abilities to manage their assets will become a much bigger issue. - Help Is On The Way For 401(k) Investors
More employers are educating workers on 401(k) plans - from the benefits of tax-deferred growth to the importance of consistent saving. However, research shows that employees are still in the dark when it comes to investing their assets. - How Happy Will You Be In Your Next Job?
Job-seekers tend to worry about whether a prospective employer will like them. But considering that most people spend a majority of their days at work, it's also important for prospective employees to consider whether a particular company is the right fit for them. - Improving Manufacturing Cycle Times Through Machine Tooling
Machining center manufacturers are all looking for and touting the ability to reduce part cycle times by offering faster and more efficient machines. That is what the job shop and part production customers of these products demand, because their end-product customers are driving a purchasing philosophy of lower costs per part. - Incorporating Bond Funds Into Your Investment Strategy
If you are investing for income or want to diversify your portfolio, you may want to consider investing in bond funds.
Bond funds can offer investors many of the same benefits of individual bonds, in addition to the advantages of diversification and professional management, according to "Bond Funds: The T. Rowe Price Investment Guide." - Innovative Solutions For Internet Branding
Since the advent of the Internet, computers have changed the way people work, play and communicate.
Today's children are learning by computer games. Today's businesses are building stronger relationships and experiencing significant change in organization and filing, research and operation - and even advertising and marketing - through their desktops. - International Investing: It Makes Sense
Of the world's 40,000 publicly traded companies, 77 percent are located abroad, a pretty good sign that there are compelling investment opportunities outside the United States. Viewed another way, 51 percent of the world's $38 trillion total market capitalization belongs to the international arena. U.S. mutual funds hold $491 billion in overseas investments. - Invest In Real Estate For Financial Independence
Despite the improving economy, 63 percent of Americans are somewhat or very dissatisfied with their current jobs, according to Paige Wagner, operations manager for the American Real Estate Investor's Association.
"Most people simply end up in a career without really thinking about it," Wagner says. "Once someone settles into a job, they usually stay in the same industry even when changing jobs." - Investing In A Franchise And The American Dream
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts Chris McIntyre, Jeff Brown and Peter Wurmer always dreamt of touring the world on motorcycles.
Their dream is now a reality for them and the tens of thousands of customers who rent motorcycles, ATVs and watercraft from EagleRider franchise locations in the United States, Mexico, France and Spain. - Investing In Oil In The Face Of Terrorism
Terrorist attacks threaten the security of nations and create an atmosphere of uncertainty. These threats impact stocks and commodities markets around the world and make investment decisions very difficult, even for the experts. - Investors May Not Be As Diversified As They Think
When more than 1 million college graduates entered the work force last fall, they began the first of what could be seven job moves during a 40-year working career, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics1.
In fact, according to a recent study by Fidelity Investments, one-third of today's new work force could be compiling a series of stand-alone retirement savings accounts, which may not be as diversified as they think2. - Is An Independent Advisor Right For You?
Are you overwhelmed by retirement planning? If so, you're not alone.
The process of managing personal finances is both time-consuming and complex. According to the 2005 Employee Benefit Research Institute's "Retirement Confidence Survey," 55 percent of workers said they were behind schedule in retirement savings. With so many different companies offering a range of products and services, it's hard to know where to turn for financial advice. - Lance Armstrong Partners With American Century
American Century Investments is collaborating with seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong to motivate investors to take a more active role in planning a secure financial future.
Via a multifaceted campaign featuring Armstrong and the slogan "Put Your Lance Face On," American Century is encouraging investors to take action and approach their financial decisions with the same focus, drive and determination that helped Armstrong triumph over the challenges in his life. - Leveling The Playing Field Among 529 Plans
Many people are already aware of the benefits of investing in a state-sponsored 529 college savings program. What might not be as well known yet are tax parity laws.
Numerous states give up-front state tax deductions or credits to residents who enroll in their own state-sponsored 529 plans. But until April, no state allowed residents to receive a tax break when investing in out-of-state college savings plans. - Maintaining Jobs And Work Through Machine Automation
One of the great misleading myths of modern manufacturing is that North America cannot compete in a global manufacturing marketplace and is losing jobs due to lower foreign labor costs.
This belief is not true, according to applications engineers at Makino, a global provider of advanced machining technology. They say the automation of manufacturing processes, including the robotic and conveyor integration of manufacturing work cells, can actually drive the parts production or die and mold manufacturing costs down while maintaining or enhancing quality. Makino has documented such manufacturing examples through customer contacts and interviews. - Marketers Use Giveaways To Drive Web Traffic
In 1999, as many of the dot-coms crashed, a new form of consumer marketing was taking hold on the Internet. Web marketers, hungry to drive sales on e-commerce sites, launched affiliate networks that represented leading advertisers such as BMG, Blockbuster, NetFlix, Discover Card and hundreds of others in what is known as "affiliate marketing." - Mathematician Re-engineers Quilting
During her career as a software engineer, Marci Baker solved difficult mathematical problems. When she became a stay-at-home mom, she turned to solving another problem involving precision and speed: "How do you make a traditional quilt in one-tenth the time?" - Maximize Your After-tax Returns
If you want to minimize receiving taxable distributions from mutual fund investments, tax-efficient funds should be considered for your investment portfolio.
In tax-efficient investing, the focus is not on what you earn but what you are able to keep. The objective is to produce the best after-tax returns. Such mutual funds apply to investments outside of IRAs, 401(k)s and other tax-deferred accounts. - Medical Innovations Via Modern Machine Tool Technology
Massive advancements have been made in the cost and the quality of orthopedic devices, implant devices and many other medical components. These advancements have been supported, and in many cases made possible, by the modernization of equipment and manufacturing investments in the medical products industry. - Micromanufacturing Opportunities Grow
The demand and application of micron and sub-micron manufacturing requirements is growing, which offers unique challenges and immense opportunities to a wide group of tool shops and production parts manufacturers in the United States. The term micromachining loosely refers to part details and holes smaller than the human hair that are measured only in microns-or one thousandth of a millimeter. - Mines Reopen As Coal Takes Lead In Energy
In the mid-1990s, coal was not king, but today, it may be taking back its throne. Back then, natural gas was at center stage as the preferred energy source of environmentally conscious Americans everywhere. - Minority-owned Franchises Can Help Business Grow
Building minority partnerships through franchising can help grow your business, according to Henryk Strzeletz of Wheels America Advertising.
Strzeletz, born in Poland and a 30-year resident of Germany before moving to the U.S., searches out viable markets and recruits potential business people from all walks of life who are interested in growing with his mobile advertising business, which he established in 1995. - Money-saving Tool Available For Real Estate Investors
The recent housing market boom has resulted in a substantial rise in the number of new property investors.
What new investors might not know is that investment property depreciation is the second most frequently missed deduction on federal income tax forms. - Multisourcing Creates More Opportunities
As more companies turn to outsourcing to alleviate budget issues and increase productivity, they are generating more business through multisourcing agreements in tandem with other firms. Through multisourcing, smaller firms are being given the opportunity to compete with larger organizations. - New 'diamond' Vodka Is A Cut Above The Rest
You've seen vodka made with vanilla, raspberry and even pepper. But for those with caviar tastes, one company has introduced a new twist: diamonds.
New to the premium vodka category is DIAKA (an acronym for "diamond vodka"), which is imported from Poland and filtered with actual diamonds. - Nostalgia Is Big Business For Clothing Company
Times change and memories fade, but nostalgia for the past is forever.
Retro style is coming back -; from automobiles and home furnishings to sports equipment and consumer electronics. But nowhere is this more apparent than in clothing. - Now May Be The Time To Go Into Dividends
Soaring technology stocks led the longest bull market in history during the 1990s, driving investors to shun stocks of dividend-paying firms.
The steady stock performance of more conservative firms just seemed pale in comparison. But now, rising interest rates and slowing corporate earnings are causing investors to again turn to the tried-and-true: high-quality firms with strong cash flows, solid earnings and a healthy dividend stream. - Office Buildings: Owners Using New Warning System
In light of terrorist attacks, anthrax scares and similar threats, office building owners are now faced with a daunting task - keeping their buildings safe and secure.
As today's offenders become more sophisticated, it is crucial to consider different emergency scenarios and implement effective procedures in order to remain safe. - Office Communication: Tips To Stay Connected
Want your office to run as smoothly as possible? The first step involves improving communication.
There's nothing more stressful than lack of communication in an office setting. When co-workers don't work together as a team, problems and misunderstandings - big and small - can arise, causing unnecessary dilemmas and even rifts. - Oil Crisis Affects More Than Just Gas Prices
Did you know that petroleum is used to manufacture an enormous number of products that we use in our everyday lives?
Less than 20 percent of all recovered oil is used for any type of fuel. Over 30 percent is used for the creation of food via fertilizers. Nearly the same amount is used to manufacture plastics. - Oil Partnerships: How To Protect Your Investment
As burgeoning economies push the demand for oil to historic highs, some analysts say the world's oil production is in the process of peaking. Believing that an oil crisis -and, thus, higher prices - is inevitable, some investors are seeing dollar signs in their future. - Oil Production May Be At Its Peak, Experts Say
Anyone who has recently visited a gas station has felt the pinch of the impending oil crisis by having to pay more than $3 per gallon for gas.
While most people understand that we are facing a worldwide shortage of one of our most precious commodities, the reasons behind the deficiency remain somewhat vague. - Online Investors Turn To Technical Analysis
Technology has not only allowed investors to trade online, but has provided them with the tools needed to analyze stocks like the pros.
In fact, technical analysis has become more popular than ever over the last several years. Traders evaluate past price movements to help forecast a security's future price. - Online Trading Puts You Ahead Of Conventional Investors
Back in the old days, trading was handled by brokers who worked with their clients on ways to best improve their portfolios.
But since the advent of the Internet, and more specifically online trading, the days of needing someone else to make your investments are quickly receding into the past. - Online Trading Speeds Up
Online trading flourished during the dot-com boom and remains a popular way for individual investors to manage their portfolios. Long gone are the days when one needed to call a stockbroker to trade stock and the high fees associated with such one-on-one transactions. - Outsourcing Trend Grows As Companies Cut Costs
As companies face the challenge of improving productivity and efficiency with ever-shrinking budgets, the need for outsourcing certain operations has grown. And ironically, although digital technologies become more important in business, the idea of a paperless office seems more distant than ever. - Performance Contracting Helps Save On Energy Costs
To improve energy efficiency, some companies are doing more than just turning out the lights at the end of the day.
As soaring energy costs increasingly affect the bottom line of U.S. businesses, the "energy performance contract" has become an attractive solution for commercial building owners. This contract is a financing or operating lease offered by an energy service company, also known as an ESCO, to help businesses improve the energy efficiency of their buildings or facilities. - Point And Click Your Financial Plan
You've organized the contents of that bulging shoebox and tracked down the stray receipts lurking in jacket pockets. Now you're ready to point and click your way to what you hope will be a generous tax refund.
But while your records are still organized and your computer's still on, why not look beyond that refund to your financial future? - Precious Metals Heat Up; Silver Set To Join Gold
For the last two years, I have been purchasing and recommending precious metals against an inevitable currency crisis. Since my last report, gold has added another $50 per ounce and is now topping $600.
The gold rally is just getting warmed up, and I firmly believe it will continue at least through 2007. I predict that we will see its value rise to between $3,000 and $5,000 per ounce. - Precious Metals Heat Up; Silver Set to Join Gold
Gold and silver coins, the famous "old world" currency, are fast becoming the "new world" currency because they offer the missing link in all paper currencies: a store of value.
Today, Americans are facing a pile of unpaid debts. At the helm is a new Fed chief, Ben Bernanke, who has already been nicknamed "Helicopter Ben" based on admitting he'd print enough paper currency and drop it from helicopters to keep the U.S. economy from sliding into a recession. - Private Companies Weigh Employee Stock Options
Q: I understand that Entrex has brought public market standards and disciplines to the private market. What does this mean for my employees and the possibility of stock ownership or options?
- Al Davenport, business owner, Pompano Beach, Fla. - Private Investment: Explore The Revolution
Q: I've heard Entrex has created a new private investment marketplace with public market disciplines. What does this mean for me as an accredited investor?
- Matt Hayes, investor, Palm Beach, Fla. - Public Companies Provide New Disclosures To Investors
Investors in the nation's publicly traded companies now have access to an unprecedented level of corporate information when companies issue their annual reports. For the first time ever, these reports include details about a company's internal control over financial reporting. - Public Companies To Provide New Disclosures To Investors
Investors in the nation's publicly traded companies will soon have access to an unprecedented level of corporate information when companies issue their annual reports, which, for the first time ever, will include details about their internal control over financial reporting and provide a greater degree of transparency. - Rapid Prototyping Revolution
In the past, any new consumer or industrial product part brought to market had to first have a prototype built to ensure that the design could be properly applied and used by the manufacturer. Years ago, these were often wooden miniatures and clay models. More recently, laser-sintering technology has allowed plastic samples to be built from CAD/CAM electronic drawings and powdered resin. - Roll Over Your Ira For A More Secure Future
The convenience of 401(k)s and other employer-sponsored retirement plans have turned many Americans into investors. That's good news, since it is becoming evident that fewer retirees in the future will have substantial pensions and more will have to rely on their own savings to cover their needs.
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