Category: Economy
Though people usually associate Texas with cowboys, crude oil, and cattle, the truth is that the Lone Star State is a major economic powerhouse and fertile ground for entrepreneurs looking to build their businesses. The state also made headlines by… Read the rest
A recent report by Fidelity Investments put a nice, big smudge on the rose colored glasses some people seem to be wearing when it comes to the economy. Fidelity administers 17,000 401k retirement plans, representing some 11 million investors, and… Read the rest
One key factor to running a successful home-based business is how well the home office space is designed. It is an essential element in creating a balance between your work and your personal life, and its impact on productivity can… Read the rest
Start-up capital is scarce in these trying economic times- especially now that many banks have tightened up their already tight business and consumer loan requirements. Fortunately, with a little flexibility and creativity, entrepreneurs can use alternative means of accessing cash.… Read the rest
The cigarette business has changed in recent times. Not to say that it isn’t one of the most profiting industries in the world, but there are definitely different rules to the game! Overall there are a few different sectors of… Read the rest
The world could use more businessmen like Ameriprise VP Larry Post especially from the perspective of meaningful organizations like the MSLFund.
The MSLFund helps the children of Massachusetts Servicemen and Women who have died while deployed on operations Enduring and… Read the rest
Category: By Industry
Is their really a big opportunity in the HVAC industry?
The industry’s revenue exceeded $31 billion USD in 2008. Gross profits reaching almost 30% with imports valued at over $6.5 billion USD. Based on revenue and profit alone, I would… Read the rest
Those who are in the market for diamonds and fine jewelry have no doubt heard of the company called Diamonds International- one of the major diamond and jewelry retailers in the Caribbean.
What many people may not realize, however, is… Read the rest
Category: Entrepreneurs
A community with a conscience! A recently launched business uses coupons to help create opportunities for some of the working poor in Uganda. CouponGood.org offers shoppers a platform to share and find coupons, which ultimately fuels financing for people in… Read the rest
Many offline businesses remain offline simply because companies and industry leaders fail to shape the internet. For this reason there are still many under competed markets online. Textile assemblies and custom textile assembly manufacturing is one example of a large… Read the rest