Why Your Business Needs a Financial Advisor

As a small business owner, working out what to outsource and when can be a tricky business, on the one hand you want to alleviate a responsibility so that you can focus on something else, on the other hand, finances are key and you may not want to pay for something you don’t need. If you wish to succeed however, then your finances is somewhere that you should definitely be seeking to outsource or seek advice, consider this more as an investment in your future than a paid for service. There are certain things that you should look for in…

Keeping Up Your Online Studies Over the Festive Season

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Studying online is becoming an ever more popular way to gain new qualifications, and whatever you are studying, from an online business administration degree to a new programming language, the kind of education technology now available makes it possible to learn, revise, and test yourself from home or on the go. Of course, one of the big challenges to being successful in online business programs and other courses from online universities is balancing the time you spend studying with your other commitments, and this is more difficult at some times of the year than others. Over the holiday season, motivating…

How to attract and retain wealthy clients as a financial advisor

Want to send your financial advising firm’s revenues into the stratosphere? The best way to do this is to serve wealthy investors exclusively. Adam Rosenfeld Merrill Lynch has experienced great success representing high net-worth clients over the past few years, and you can join him in the winner’s circle by following the advice found in the paragraphs that follow below. 1) Get your pricing right The price of your services is one of the most important marketing signals that will get your financial advising business noticed by rich clients. As shallow as this may seem, they will pass judgment based…

Core tenets of sustainable forestry management

When our ancestors first sighted the lands of the New World, they were aghast at the volume of untapped resources that lay before their eyes. Having come from a European continent that had already been largely depleted of its natural resources, they felt that this uncharted territory would give them enough fish, gold, and trees to last them and their descendants for countless generations. In the centuries that followed, the Industrial Revolution and the globalization of trade quickly changed this equation. This not only made these resources scarce once more, but we also began to face the notion that we…

Pain and Suffering as a Personal Injury

Most of us will be familiar with the idea of personal injury arising from a physical accident – say, as a result of a car crash, or a slip on someone’s staircase because they didn’t remove ice. But many people are less familiar with the fact that “pain and suffering” – either resulting from the trauma of a physical accident, or because of a deliberate attempt by someone to cause emotional distress – are also considered to be personal injuries under the law. If you think you may be experiencing this form of personal injury, it is very important to…

Should I Rent or Buy?

When it comes to real estate, people tend to have lots of questions and it is really important that you find an experienced agent like Blake Rubin who is willing to take the time to answer your questions fully before making any big real estate decisions. One of the most common questions that people, especially young people, have is about whether they should be renting or instead thinking about buying their first house. Of course, everyone’s circumstances are different and there is no right answer to this question, but there are some things that you should consider to help you…

Why You Should Buy an Auto Service Contract

When you purchase a new car, you may be offered the opportunity to also purchase an extended warranty. Although there are some benefits available with auto service contracts like those from Omega Autocare that are not included under new car warranties, many owners of new cars opt to take their chances until their warranty is about to expire. When you find yourself in this situation, here are some great reasons to get that auto service contract! Car Repairs are Expensive You may not have had to face this while your car was still under warranty, but the fact of the…

Custom Boat Builders Blending Modern Materials With Historical Designs

If you are looking for a custom-built boat, there are a few options that you can consider. First, you could try to do it yourself if you have the knowledge, tools and skills. Or, you could investigate a “semi-custom” option, which would involve using standard molds for the hulls and decks, but being able to customize certain aspects. However, if you want a truly one-of-a-kind boat, then you need to find a top-notch custom building like Steve Sorensen’s Gig Harbor Boat Works. There are lots of excellent boat builders out there that service those into one of the greatest sports…

What you Should Know About Listing Your Home as a Vacation Rental

If you are like many property owners who travel a lot or have some extra space, you may be thinking about the possibility of listing your house or apartment on one of the many vacation rental websites that have popped up in the last few years. Without question, this is a great way to earn some extra income – many owners have found that this is so profitable that they have been able to purchase additional properties to add to their inventory. However, as industry experts like Brian Ferdinand will caution, it is important to understand the potential pitfalls so…

Why You Should be Thinking about Buying in Puerto Rico

If you are like most of us, when you think about “the good life” it involves a relaxed life-style on a gorgeous Caribbean island with a perfect climate, easy access, colonial charm and affordability. This might seem like an impossible dream, but the reality is closer than you might realize, in Puerto Rico. Of course, there are certain realities that you need to understand, which is why finding a local agent like Grand Homes should be a part of your plan. That said, in many ways Puerto Rico is like a dream come true, and there are plenty of good…