Jan 26 2012
I haven’t the slightest idea what will happen if Ben Bernanke sees his shadow on February 2. However, the Federal Reserve Chairman did shed some additional light on the future of monetary policy on January 25. At their two-day meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to leave the fed funds rate at [...]
Jan 23 2012
The SBA has made it a top priority to assist veterans in financing their businesses or even starting up a business. In June of 2007, the SBA created the very popular SBA Patriot Express Loan Program. This loan program, known as the “GI BILL” for businesses, has a maximum loan amount of up to $500,000. [...]
Jan 9 2012
If you are a property manager or a volunteer board member of a homeowner association, planning your 2012 capital improvement projects now is critical for your homeowners association. Define the work that needs to be completed and the overall impact on the community’s budget. Given the seasonal nature of construction projects, the winter months provide [...]
Jan 4 2012
All business owners are aware that there are consistent activities that have to be done on a regular basis to ensure a good stream of inquiries, clients and ultimately sales. Often we get caught up in day-to-day activities and don’t devote enough time or attention to the less-glamorous tasks. But these are often the basic [...]