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Bad Credit on the Rise: 110 Million Americans Now Affected, According to BadCreditOffers.com Study
The number of Americans with bad credit has risen sharply since 2007, with more than 110 million now affected by a negative credit history, according to a new study by BadCreditOffers.com. The increase reflects a spike in delinquencies on home loans and credit cards by middle-class Americans. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Business Grants: The Bailout For Small Businesses?
Because of the bad economy, many don't qualify for loans and venture capital - leaving business grants as one of the only bailout solutions for small businesses. The National Institute of Business Grants (NIBG) has recently launched a site at Business-Grants.com that educates entrepreneurs and business owners about business grants. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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The Tax Lady® Roni Deutch and Her Team of Attorneys Negotiated Installment Agreements for Clients Owing the IRS over $3.2 Million
In the month of October 2008, The Tax Lady Roni Deutch and her team of experienced tax attorneys helped a group of clients collectively owing over $3.2 million in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. The firm's attorneys negotiated Installment Agreements with the IRS that will allow their clients to repay all or part of their tax liability in manageable monthly payments. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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MiCash Announces Prepaid Debit Card with Unique Remittance Capability
A newly launched reloadable prepaid debit card is giving non-banking consumers many of the same freedoms bank customers currently enjoy, plus the added convenience of card-to-cash remittance. MiCash's reloadable prepaid debit card, can be used for electronic purchases, paying bills, ATM cash withdrawals and to transfer money internationally - no bank account required. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Investigation Expanded of Major US Homebuilders and Title Insurance Kickbacks, Appraisal Schemes and More
Americas Watchdog is one of the premier advocacy groups focused on homeowners issues. Americas Watchdog is expanding its investigation of major US homebuilders setting up phony title insurance companies in order to get a kick back from the actual title insurance company. According to Americas Watchdog, "we want to hear from independent title insurance companies about homebuilders creating a title insurance monopoly and in doing so, taking advantage of consumers with excessive title fees or other unjustifiable fees charges." At the same time the group wants to hear from ethical real estate appraisers who have proof major national homebuilders were intentionally increasing real estate values, in order to justify the unjustified prices, they were asking for their homes in 2004-2006. Independent title insurance executives or appraisers can call Americas Watchdog's National Mortgage Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466 or visit their web site at Http://NationalMortgageComplaintCenter.Com. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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ATMs: The Bank Brand Sitting in the Footprint of a Microwave
This newest report from Mercator Advisory Group's Retail Banking Practice is focused on the ATM and the multifaceted role it plays in the retail banking market. While ATMs are no larger in footprint than a microwave, they are a strong tool for keeping customers connected to their money, and more importantly, to their bank. Automated teller machines in service today far outnumber traditional bank branches, and so can extend the bank's brand well beyond its expensive bank branch system. Technology enhancements, footprint deployment saturation, surcharges/surcharge-free networks and transaction channel optimization are keys to banks leveraging their current and future installed base of ATMs. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Tough Times. Perfect Book. How to Negotiate Against the Odds in a Recession
Whether you're negotiating with an intimidating boss to keep your job, a big bank to keep your business alive, or an entire nation to keep it moving forward, one of America's best-selling new books has answers you'll need this holiday season. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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Better Approach from Banks Will Help Borrowers, Says Burgess
A more constructive approach to repossession from high street banks will make a significant difference as the country begins to look ahead to a very tough 2009. A longstanding commentator on payment protection insurance (PPI), Sara-Ann Burgess, director at specialist firm Burgesses, said she was delighted to see Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) extend the length of time before it would seek to initiate repossession proceedings against borrowers in arrears. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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PPI Better Option than Increasing Debt or Selling Home Says Burgess
Government recommendations that lenders should extend the length of mortgages or accept interest-only payments from borrowers in difficulty serves only to prolong customers' financial crises, says Payment Protection Insurance lobbyist, Sara-Ann Burgess. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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HomeFront Financial Group, LLC Joins TASC
HomeFront Financial Group has recently joined TASC, the premiere organization for Debt Settlement companies in the USA. HFG represents Clients from across the country in negotiations with their various creditors and TASC is the standard setter for these organizations and how they operate. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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Federal Reserve 401(k) Dodges Stock Market Meltdown With Stable-Value Products, Author Finds
Barry J. Dyke, author of The Pirates of Manhattan found that the majority of employee assets in the huge $4.5 billion Federal Reserve System 401(k) dodged most of the stock market meltdown by having a majority of its assets invested in stable-value life insurance products. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008)
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Jamaica Real Estate Is The New Safe Haven For US Stock Market Investors
American investors are venturing abroad to buy Jamaica property as a lower cost option yielding an annual rate of return of more than 10% and providing steady rental income. With Eastern Europe and Asian markets collapsing under the weight of the credit crisis, the unscathed Caribbean islands have become a very attractive investment location especially in Jamaica real estate. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008)
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Consumers Even More Vulnerable to Over-Priced Loans
As credit from many respected providers dries up, many borrowers are being lured into the hands of less scrupulous players, charging exorbitant interest rates.Sara-Ann Burgess, director at payment protection insurance (PPI) specialist Burgesses, said many firms were preying on consumers looking for credit and making it very difficult for them to meet repayments because of the huge interest rates they were charging. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008)
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It's Not All Bad News: Independent Advisor Representative Sheds Light on these Financial Dark Days
Scary headlines may have you thinking about pulling out of the market, but peppered in among those doom and gloom proclamations is solid advice, urging investors to take advantage of a number of significant opportunities present in today's market. According to Brett Ellen, an independent investment advisor representative and President of American Financial Network (AFN), even during uncertain times such as these there are ways to turn your loses into gains if you just know where to look and whom to turn to. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008)
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New Rewards Program from Lealta Media Creates a Savvy&Smart Women's Social Network
Just in time for Cyber Monday, a new, community-based rewards program launches making it easier than ever for women to make purchases and earn cash back in the form of SmartDollars by shopping with brand name retailers, referring friends, and participating in the community. SmartDollars can be deposited directly into the bank account of their choice, giving members the chance to shop and save their way. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)
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Americas Watchdog Wants to Talk to the Employees of Major U.S. Homebuilders About Undocumented Construction Workers and a Possible Reward
Americas Watchdog and its Wall Street Fraud Watchdog have been investigating the employment practices of the largest homebuilders in the US for five years, with the conclusion that millions of undocumented workers did most of the building. The problem: while most of the undocumented workers were classified as "sub-contractors", they were in fact full time employees, and they did not receive overtime, or other benefits afforded to US full time employees. According to the Wall Street Fraud Watchdog & the Homeowners Consumer Center, "If big US homebuilders think they are about to get a windfall from the US taxpayers, think again, its show & tell time. Start thinking about prison, if you are a large US residential homebuilder CEO, COO or CFO." Large US homebuilder superintendents or executives with substantial proof may be eligible for a significant reward. Large US homebuilder superintendents or executives can call the Wall Street Fraud Watchdog anytime at 866-714-6466 or visit their web site at http://WallStreetFraudWatchdog.com. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)
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Gospel DJ Roy Gray Claims His Music Impacts Stock Market
Popular Gospel radio personality Roy Gray officially returns to The International Christian (radio) Network on New Years Day convinced that the jazzy music on his play list holds the key to the stock market's success (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)
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UK Property Market Far from Stalled
While the property for sale market has been slowed dramatically, the lettings market is booming. Reading Letting Agents Jon Hallett report sharp growth in demand for let properties and help for people letting their own property. Hallet's have responded with a guide for first-time-landlords. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)
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Americas Watchdog Wonders Why Does Wells Fargo & Others Get A Free Pass On The Auction Rate Securities?
Americas Watchdog & its Wall Street Fraud Watchdog have been trying to assist cheated consumers in the US auction rate securities debacle for nine months. The group commends the Attorney General's of New York, Massachusetts & Missouri for their efforts in obtaining settlements for the retail auction rate securities customers of UBS, Merrill Lynch, Citi, Bank of America and others. The group is now asking, "Where are the retail settlements with Wells Fargo, and others who sold these failed cash equivalents?" According to the Wall Street Fraud Watchdog, "every auction rate securities victim we have talked to was told the same thing by their bank investment advisor or stock broker; auction rate securities are 100% safe, they are just like cash, they are liquid, etc." And now literally tens of thousands of US or international investors are left to wonder what happened to their life savings. The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog is trying to help all auction rate securities victims, with helpful advise or suggestions. An auction rate securities victim can call the Wall Street Fraud Watchdog anytime at 866-714-6466 or they can visit the groups web site at Http://WallStreetFraudWatchdog.com (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)
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Free Lingerie Babes Calendar with any Insurance Policy!... Pardon?
NoClaimsDiscount.co.uk details the apparent free-fall from conservative to "anything-goes" in the attitude of insurers when it comes to marketing their products. Have some insurers taken their marketing strategies too far? Are half-naked girls the best way to promote van and motorcycle insurance policies? (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)
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Now Available: FHA Streamline 203(k) Rehab Loans
Katz Mortgage Team, www.KatzMortgageTeam.com, backed by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, has announced they are now offering a new FHA-insured mortgage program developed by HUD, called the "Streamline 203 (k)" Limited Repair Program that permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to rehab or improve their home. With this product, homebuyers can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or FHA appraiser. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)
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Measures Announced to Stop Retail PPI Providers Ripping Off Consumers
Payment Protection Insurance providers in the retail sector could be forgiven for thinking they'd been overlooked when it comes to sanctions on selling policies, as they weren't included in the Competition Commission's remedial measures to secure better deals for consumers, suggests PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from Burgesses. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2008)
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Foreign Currency Coins to Make a Change for Charity
- £510m in unused foreign currency languishing in UK homes*- Donate your unwanted foreign cash at 750 UK Post Offices® and raise money for Barnardo's (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008)
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Houghton College Joins Tuition Rewards College Enrollment Marketing Consortium
Houghton College (Houghton, NY) has joined Tuition Rewards, a nationwide consortium of 223 private colleges & universities that rewards families for saving for higher education with points that can be used to reduce tuition costs. Houghton is the 22nd college to join Tuition Rewards in 2008; 130,000+ students are enrolled in the SAGE Scholars-sponsored program, which also helps colleges recruit students. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008)
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Seize The Moment: Tips For Business Sellers By Thomas Lindblom Those business owners who decide to take advantage of a favorable market should act quickly to launch the selling process. There are vital steps to take--and crucial realizations to face--in preparing for this all-important transaction.
1. Resolve current problems as soon and as thoroughly as possible. If the business is a partnership, both parties should be agreed about the major decisions to be made in the selling process. Hopefully, in cases where the business is a partnership, a buy-sell agreement is firmly in place.
2. Financial records must be accurate, up-to-date, and impressive indicators of the owner's business ability. Some buyers may be willing to buy potential, but they don't want to pay for it. In fact, sellers should be open about all aspects of the business that might affect the sale; otherwise, once the real facts are revealed (as they inevitably will be!), the sale may be lost.
3. Sellers must understand from the beginning that they may have to help the sale. The seller's business broker, in qualifying potential buyers, will also assess their financial credibility and their ability to run a successful business, thus helping to take the understandable fear out of seller financing.
4. Sellers should also seek the advice of a business professional in determining price. The business broker will apply industry-tested valuation methods, and will incorporate those intangibles to be ensure that the business will not be underpriced. At the same time, the business broker will point out to sellers how the price is dictated by the marketplace and that realistic pricing is an absolute must. Most buyers, faced with
Bad Credit on the Rise: 110 Million Americans Now Affected, According to BadCreditOffers.com Study
The number of Americans with bad credit has risen sharply since 2007, with more than 110 million now affected by a negative credit history, according to a new study by BadCreditOffers.com. The increase reflects a spike in delinquencies on home loans and credit cards by middle-class Americans. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Brighten Wall Street Investors' Mood With Custom Bobbleheads
The current economic slowdown and near recession-like situation has, undoubtedly, dampened the spirits of the Wall Street investors. Almost everyone across the globe is affected by this sudden and unexpected nosedive of share markets. Amidst these uncertain times, smile has literally gone off the faces of investors. Realizing the gravity of situation, customized bobbleheads have emerged as the most pleasantly unexpected gifts this season. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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DRDA, P.C. Helps Entrepreneurs Use Retirement Savings to Buy, Start Businesses
Entrepreneurs are using their IRA and 401(k) savings to buy, recapitalize, and start small businesses as conventional and SBA lenders make fewer loans. Many entrepreneurs are using a little-known qualified plan called the BORSA™ that enables them to use their retirement savings to buy or start a business without incurring a taxable distribution or borrowing against their plan. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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eBuddy Mobile Messenger Downloaded 10 Million Times in 18 Months
eBuddy (http://www.ebuddy.com), the world's leading independent provider of web and mobile instant messaging (IM), announced today it has experienced explosive mobile IM growth, surpassing a milestone of 10 million J2ME downloads of its popular, eBuddy Mobile Messenger since its launch in June 2007. eBuddy is processing over 1.5 billion messages per month for over 3 million unique mobile users. eBuddy Mobile Messenger is ramping at a rate of more than 1 million downloads per month and has been the #1 mobile application download on GetJar for over 15 consecutive weeks. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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First-Ever Study of U.S. Consumer Internet Usage and Cost Finds Google Uses 21 Times More Bandwidth than it Pays For
Google uses 16.5% of all U.S. consumer internet traffic in 2008, the study estimates, and that share is predicted to grow to 25% in 2009, and 37% in 2010. Study finds 'Google is by far the largest user of Internet bandwidth, Google's share of bandwidth usage is rising rapidly, and that Google's bandwidth use is orders of magnitude greater than its payment for its cost.' (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Business Grants: The Bailout For Small Businesses?
Because of the bad economy, many don't qualify for loans and venture capital - leaving business grants as one of the only bailout solutions for small businesses. The National Institute of Business Grants (NIBG) has recently launched a site at Business-Grants.com that educates entrepreneurs and business owners about business grants. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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MiCash Announces Prepaid Debit Card with Unique Remittance Capability
A newly launched reloadable prepaid debit card is giving non-banking consumers many of the same freedoms bank customers currently enjoy, plus the added convenience of card-to-cash remittance. MiCash's reloadable prepaid debit card, can be used for electronic purchases, paying bills, ATM cash withdrawals and to transfer money internationally - no bank account required. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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East Coast Q3 2008 Trends in Venture Deal Terms
Report by VC Experts, Inc. Data Center Suggests East Coast Investors providing more favorable terms than West Coast. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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ATMs: The Bank Brand Sitting in the Footprint of a Microwave
This newest report from Mercator Advisory Group's Retail Banking Practice is focused on the ATM and the multifaceted role it plays in the retail banking market. While ATMs are no larger in footprint than a microwave, they are a strong tool for keeping customers connected to their money, and more importantly, to their bank. Automated teller machines in service today far outnumber traditional bank branches, and so can extend the bank's brand well beyond its expensive bank branch system. Technology enhancements, footprint deployment saturation, surcharges/surcharge-free networks and transaction channel optimization are keys to banks leveraging their current and future installed base of ATMs. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Risk Management in the Corporate Credit Card Market: A Problem Waiting To Be Solved?
Consumer credit cards were created from the simple idea of "buy now, pay later" and from their humble beginnings in the 1950's to their lofty status in the payment universe today, that basic value proposition has not changed for any stakeholder. In much the same way, business credit cards were created from the simple idea of providing organizations with a convenient, generally accepted method of paying for and tracking company expenses. Since the first commercial credit cards were issued until today, these products have been refined to appeal to specific corporate market segments, including small business (less than100 employees), middle-market commercial (100-500 employees), and corporate commercial (more than 500 employees). Different products, certainly, yet also not so different, in that any credit card account is still a loan. Regardless of the use, a lender is underwriting the purchases made on any credit card and in so doing, accepts a certain level of risk that their money may not be paid back. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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$1.25MIL Line of Credit for L5 Performance Systems Inc Arranged by Rising Bird Inc
Ali Neesaneh, president of Rising Bird, Inc. a creative business financial consulting firm announced today the completion and funding of $1.25MIL line of credit that will allow L5 Performance Systems to commence its first phase of business expansion in Irvine, California. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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In a Slumping Economy, Reduced Postage More Appealing Than Ever, Says Brooklyn Mailing House
According to the owner of Select Mail, a longstanding bulk mail and direct marketing company, many businesses and organizations don't take full advantage of the low postage rates available to them. By taking a little extra care in the design of brochures, newsletters, and postcards, these businesses and organizations can save more than a little money. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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LV= Reports UK Neighbourhoods Are in Decline
LV= has reported that one in three people in the UK believe that their neighbourhood has declined since they moved to the area. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Tough Times. Perfect Book. How to Negotiate Against the Odds in a Recession
Whether you're negotiating with an intimidating boss to keep your job, a big bank to keep your business alive, or an entire nation to keep it moving forward, one of America's best-selling new books has answers you'll need this holiday season. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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Sy Sternberg, CLU, Receives the Round Table of New York's Lifetime Achievement Award
The Round Table of New York announced today that Sy Sternberg, CLU®, Chairman of the Board of the New York Life Insurance Company, received the organization's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. Sternberg was honored at a black tie event at the Union League Club of New York on December 1, 2008. Each year the Round Table of New York presents its Lifetime Achievement Award to an individual that has made significant contributions to the insurance and financial services industry. The award recognizes individuals for their accomplishments in the areas of professional ethics, education and industry leadership. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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Better Approach from Banks Will Help Borrowers, Says Burgess
A more constructive approach to repossession from high street banks will make a significant difference as the country begins to look ahead to a very tough 2009. A longstanding commentator on payment protection insurance (PPI), Sara-Ann Burgess, director at specialist firm Burgesses, said she was delighted to see Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) extend the length of time before it would seek to initiate repossession proceedings against borrowers in arrears. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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University National Bank Chooses TransCard as Prepaid Partner
TransCard – a leading provider of prepaid debit card solutions branded with Discover® Network, MasterCard® and STAR associations – has signed an agreement with University National Bank in St. Paul, Minnesota to process prepaid transactions for the bank. University National Bank is a community development bank, whose mission is to be the “Leader in Improving Our Urban Community.” University Bank was the first bank to be certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Minnesota. The bank is part of Sunrise Community Banks holding company with two CDFI-certified sister banks; Park Midway Bank, NA, in St. Paul and Franklin National Bank in Minneapolis. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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5. In marketing the business for sale, sellers benefit many times over from the guidance of a business broker professional. The business broker who lists the particular business for sale represents the seller and works toward completing the transaction in a reasonable amount of time and at a price and terms acceptable to the seller. The broker will also present and assess offers, and, at the appropriate juncture, he or she can also help in structuring the sale transaction itself. The broker and the seller become a team, involved in a relationship of mutual trust, with the common goal being the successful business sale.
If you have made the decision to sell your business, the wisest first move is to contact a qualified business broker professional, who can . . .
* Advise you on pricing and structuring the sale of your business. * Prepare the marketing strategy, using professional resources. * Determine the right buyer for your particular business. * Educate buyers in the business-buying process. * Keep you informed about market reaction. * Present offers and point out strengths and weaknesses.
When it comes time to sell, one of the best decisions a business owner can make is to continue managing his or her business efficiently (and profitably), while depending on the services of a business broker to forge the steps of the sale. The business broker professional is an invaluable advisor during the entire process, offering both objectivity and negotiation skills honed through years of experience in the buying and selling of businesses.
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Bad Credit on the Rise: 110 Million Americans Now Affected, According to BadCreditOffers.com Study
The number of Americans with bad credit has risen sharply since 2007, with more than 110 million now affected by a negative credit history, according to a new study by BadCreditOffers.com. The increase reflects a spike in delinquencies on home loans and credit cards by middle-class Americans. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Brighten Wall Street Investors' Mood With Custom Bobbleheads
The current economic slowdown and near recession-like situation has, undoubtedly, dampened the spirits of the Wall Street investors. Almost everyone across the globe is affected by this sudden and unexpected nosedive of share markets. Amidst these uncertain times, smile has literally gone off the faces of investors. Realizing the gravity of situation, customized bobbleheads have emerged as the most pleasantly unexpected gifts this season. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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DRDA, P.C. Helps Entrepreneurs Use Retirement Savings to Buy, Start Businesses
Entrepreneurs are using their IRA and 401(k) savings to buy, recapitalize, and start small businesses as conventional and SBA lenders make fewer loans. Many entrepreneurs are using a little-known qualified plan called the BORSA™ that enables them to use their retirement savings to buy or start a business without incurring a taxable distribution or borrowing against their plan. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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eBuddy Mobile Messenger Downloaded 10 Million Times in 18 Months
eBuddy (http://www.ebuddy.com), the world's leading independent provider of web and mobile instant messaging (IM), announced today it has experienced explosive mobile IM growth, surpassing a milestone of 10 million J2ME downloads of its popular, eBuddy Mobile Messenger since its launch in June 2007. eBuddy is processing over 1.5 billion messages per month for over 3 million unique mobile users. eBuddy Mobile Messenger is ramping at a rate of more than 1 million downloads per month and has been the #1 mobile application download on GetJar for over 15 consecutive weeks. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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First-Ever Study of U.S. Consumer Internet Usage and Cost Finds Google Uses 21 Times More Bandwidth than it Pays For
Google uses 16.5% of all U.S. consumer internet traffic in 2008, the study estimates, and that share is predicted to grow to 25% in 2009, and 37% in 2010. Study finds 'Google is by far the largest user of Internet bandwidth, Google's share of bandwidth usage is rising rapidly, and that Google's bandwidth use is orders of magnitude greater than its payment for its cost.' (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Business Grants: The Bailout For Small Businesses?
Because of the bad economy, many don't qualify for loans and venture capital - leaving business grants as one of the only bailout solutions for small businesses. The National Institute of Business Grants (NIBG) has recently launched a site at Business-Grants.com that educates entrepreneurs and business owners about business grants. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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MiCash Announces Prepaid Debit Card with Unique Remittance Capability
A newly launched reloadable prepaid debit card is giving non-banking consumers many of the same freedoms bank customers currently enjoy, plus the added convenience of card-to-cash remittance. MiCash's reloadable prepaid debit card, can be used for electronic purchases, paying bills, ATM cash withdrawals and to transfer money internationally - no bank account required. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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East Coast Q3 2008 Trends in Venture Deal Terms
Report by VC Experts, Inc. Data Center Suggests East Coast Investors providing more favorable terms than West Coast. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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ATMs: The Bank Brand Sitting in the Footprint of a Microwave
This newest report from Mercator Advisory Group's Retail Banking Practice is focused on the ATM and the multifaceted role it plays in the retail banking market. While ATMs are no larger in footprint than a microwave, they are a strong tool for keeping customers connected to their money, and more importantly, to their bank. Automated teller machines in service today far outnumber traditional bank branches, and so can extend the bank's brand well beyond its expensive bank branch system. Technology enhancements, footprint deployment saturation, surcharges/surcharge-free networks and transaction channel optimization are keys to banks leveraging their current and future installed base of ATMs. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Risk Management in the Corporate Credit Card Market: A Problem Waiting To Be Solved?
Consumer credit cards were created from the simple idea of "buy now, pay later" and from their humble beginnings in the 1950's to their lofty status in the payment universe today, that basic value proposition has not changed for any stakeholder. In much the same way, business credit cards were created from the simple idea of providing organizations with a convenient, generally accepted method of paying for and tracking company expenses. Since the first commercial credit cards were issued until today, these products have been refined to appeal to specific corporate market segments, including small business (less than100 employees), middle-market commercial (100-500 employees), and corporate commercial (more than 500 employees). Different products, certainly, yet also not so different, in that any credit card account is still a loan. Regardless of the use, a lender is underwriting the purchases made on any credit card and in so doing, accepts a certain level of risk that their money may not be paid back. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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$1.25MIL Line of Credit for L5 Performance Systems Inc Arranged by Rising Bird Inc
Ali Neesaneh, president of Rising Bird, Inc. a creative business financial consulting firm announced today the completion and funding of $1.25MIL line of credit that will allow L5 Performance Systems to commence its first phase of business expansion in Irvine, California. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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In a Slumping Economy, Reduced Postage More Appealing Than Ever, Says Brooklyn Mailing House
According to the owner of Select Mail, a longstanding bulk mail and direct marketing company, many businesses and organizations don't take full advantage of the low postage rates available to them. By taking a little extra care in the design of brochures, newsletters, and postcards, these businesses and organizations can save more than a little money. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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LV= Reports UK Neighbourhoods Are in Decline
LV= has reported that one in three people in the UK believe that their neighbourhood has declined since they moved to the area. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008)
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Tough Times. Perfect Book. How to Negotiate Against the Odds in a Recession
Whether you're negotiating with an intimidating boss to keep your job, a big bank to keep your business alive, or an entire nation to keep it moving forward, one of America's best-selling new books has answers you'll need this holiday season. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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Sy Sternberg, CLU, Receives the Round Table of New York's Lifetime Achievement Award
The Round Table of New York announced today that Sy Sternberg, CLU®, Chairman of the Board of the New York Life Insurance Company, received the organization's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. Sternberg was honored at a black tie event at the Union League Club of New York on December 1, 2008. Each year the Round Table of New York presents its Lifetime Achievement Award to an individual that has made significant contributions to the insurance and financial services industry. The award recognizes individuals for their accomplishments in the areas of professional ethics, education and industry leadership. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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Better Approach from Banks Will Help Borrowers, Says Burgess
A more constructive approach to repossession from high street banks will make a significant difference as the country begins to look ahead to a very tough 2009. A longstanding commentator on payment protection insurance (PPI), Sara-Ann Burgess, director at specialist firm Burgesses, said she was delighted to see Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) extend the length of time before it would seek to initiate repossession proceedings against borrowers in arrears. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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University National Bank Chooses TransCard as Prepaid Partner
TransCard – a leading provider of prepaid debit card solutions branded with Discover® Network, MasterCard® and STAR associations – has signed an agreement with University National Bank in St. Paul, Minnesota to process prepaid transactions for the bank. University National Bank is a community development bank, whose mission is to be the “Leader in Improving Our Urban Community.” University Bank was the first bank to be certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Minnesota. The bank is part of Sunrise Community Banks holding company with two CDFI-certified sister banks; Park Midway Bank, NA, in St. Paul and Franklin National Bank in Minneapolis. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008)
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