Among the most important forces affecting stock prices are inflation, interest rates, bonds, commodities, and currencies. Sometimes the stock market suddenly reverses, usually followed by published explanations worded to suggest that the writer’s keen observation enabled him to predict the turn of the market. Such circumstances leave investors somewhat awestruck and awed by the endless amount of ongoing factual input […]
Why are payroll management services good for your company?
Employees are an asset of the company. And a breach of their trust is what can cost a company dearly. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to have an efficient payroll service that goes beyond the conventional issuance of checks to employees and has grown to include complex accounting services that are crucial to the smooth running of the business. […]
Case Study: How to Significantly Reduce Drawdowns Using Market Internals
In 2014, I spent about 6 straight months with this unique tool for traders called Market Internals, exploring its possibilities every day, looking for new and creative implementation ideas for my own automated trading systems (ATS). With a real obsession with this concept, I eventually found almost 40 new ideas (mainly my own proprietary ideas) on how to get the […]
Series 7 Exam Options: Stocks and Puts
Options are hundred-size portions of the Series 7 exam. They come in various combinations and configurations in Series 7. These include single options, spreads (buying and selling one type), straddles (using calls and puts), and position positions. stocks with options This article focuses on stocks with put options together and how to quickly calculate profit, loss, and break-even points for […]
First Aid for Hairdressers – 5 Emergencies to Avoid
Do beauty salons need to know about first aid? After Toni and Guy’s Cosmetology School in Orange County asked me to talk to their students about first aid, I realized there was a huge lack of information about things that can happen in salons. So what are the main types of emergencies that can occur in beauty salons? These are […]
New Business Loan Guide for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
It’s not the easiest thing in the world for a new business to get the money it needs to get started. New business loans can be difficult to obtain unless you have excellent credit and a good plan. If you can get approved, you’ll get the income you need for working capital, equipment, supplies, machinery, inventory, advertising, or maybe even […]
Optimal value chain: effective strategies for value creation and capture
How do companies create, deliver and capture value? What is the nature and function of effective customer relationship management? What are the critical phases of the Value Chain? What are some of the policy implications of the Du Pont model for formulating effective pricing strategies? These policy questions relate to the optimal value chain model of a business enterprise: the […]
Starting a Cleaning Service – Legal Structure
At this point, you’ve decided to start a cleaning service, but don’t know what your business structure should be: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation. The information is confusing, there is paperwork to file, and it costs a lot of money to get advice. Well not really, I’m here for you. Most cleaning services start out as a sole proprietorship. […]
Benefits of a cash loan
Loans are needed at some point in a person’s life. Many major events in themselves or unexpected events require immediate funds that may not be readily available. This is where a loan comes into the picture as a relief. Loans are generally required for personal or business requirements. People take loans for the following reasons: debt payment, down payment on […]
7 Tech Trends to Add to Your Small Business Startup to Attract an Angel Investor
Angel investing is on the rise, and your small business startup needs to capitalize on all available opportunities. Venture capitalists are on the lookout for new companies to invest in that are currently on the cutting edge of technology and are taking chances with these advancing trends. You’ll find that investors are eager to put their investment dollars into these […]