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Alternative Financing for Entrepreneurs

November 9th, 2009 by admin No Comments

As entrepreneurs, we know that tapping into home equity loans, credit cards, or bank financing is down right difficult, if not impossible in this current economic climate.Β  But, if you are en entrepreneur in the position of having an investment portfolio of $100,000 or more, than you may have just found a way to finance your business start up, purchase, finance, etc.Β  This type of lending allows the borrower to use their investments (stocks, mutual funds, bonds or other securities) to obtain funds for personal or business use.

Check out this great website of a new strategic partner of mine for additional information http://www.investmentportfolioloans.com

Here are some quick features and benefits of this innovative loan product

β€’ Fixed interest rates between 2.5% and 4.5%
β€’ Interest Only quarterly loan payments
β€’ Loan terms of 3, 5, 7, or 10 years
β€’ No closing costs (an Origination Fee may apply)
β€’ No lenders fees
β€’ No upfront fees
β€’ No due-diligence fees
β€’ No credit check
β€’ No income verification nor is it asked for
β€’ Funds may be used for any purpose including personal or business use
β€’ Non-recourse loan. The only collateral are the pledged securities. Should the borrower default on the loan, the borrower keeps the loan proceeds and the lender only claims the collateral. The borrower’s liability is limited to the collateral pledged for the loan. The lender has no right to proceed against the borrower for any deficiency.
β€’ Loans available for up to 80% of the securities value
β€’ The borrower retains all dividends and upside market appreciation that the securities generate
β€’ Prompt response to a loan inquiry, usually within one business day of receiving the security information.
β€’ Quick Fundings – usually in a matter of days
β€’ Flexible terms at loan maturity. The borrower may renew the loan, possibly refinance, or pay off the loan.

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Entrepreneur Education-Now is the time to plant the seeds for the future

November 7th, 2009 by admin No Comments
Whatever your entrepreneurial dreams are, there is no better time than the present to start making it a reality. Now is the time to retool, re-educate and create opportunities for yourself to learn and grow. Look at the industries that are doing well in the current environment. Is there a niche waiting to be discovered?
If you live in the NYC metro area, I highly recommend you attend the New York Entrepreneur Week this is a great resource for all of your small business consulting needs.Β  check it out at http://www.NYEW.org

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Entrepreneur Assistance-Get Your Piece of the Stimulus Pie

November 5th, 2009 by admin No Comments

With all the money being thrown around Washington these days, it no surprise that most Americans have no idea where it is going, how it is being used or how to qualify to get a piece of it.

It is true, that most of the Economic Stimulus money coming from the government is earmarked to big business, but some portions are also earmarked for community based projects, small business assistance, grants, and other spending.

Check out the following resources I have shared with my small business consulting clients and see how you can claim your piece of the stimulus pie:

Federal Government Recovery Web Portal http://www.recovery.gov

Federal Business Opportunities http://www.fbo.gov

Federal Contracts sorted by congressional district http://www.usaspending.gov

Federal Grant Opportunities http://www.grants.gov

Central Contract Certification Registration http://www.ccr.gov

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Personal Development Tip-Using Effective Hand Gestures In Public Speaking

November 3rd, 2009 by admin No Comments

Β Can’t find the right word? You might want to start moving your hands. New research at the University of Alberta suggests that gesturing while you talk may improve your access to language.Β 

This is an interesting article for personal development and entrepreneur development, I find that hand gesturing has always helped me to think on my feet, whether in a public speaking situation or in a business presentation.

I hope you enjoy the article!

Using Effective Hand Gestures In Public Speaking | NY NJ Executive Speech Coach | Fast Company.

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Entrepreneur Assistance-Brand Yourself | Fast Company

November 1st, 2009 by admin No Comments

Brand Yourself | Fast Company.

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Internet Marketing Twitter-What is It and How Does it Work?

October 28th, 2009 by admin No Comments

The following is a reprint of the FAQ’s Page from Twitter. The Direct URL is- http://help.twitter.com/forums/10711/entries/13920

Follow me on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/willcorrente

twitter is becoming an essential part of a businesses social media mix and an increasingly important part of my small business consulting practice, i definitely recommend you become familiar with twitter!

Here are the Q & A’s I found most helpful:

What is it?
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent messages. People write short updates, often called “tweets” of 140 characters or fewer. These messages are posted to your profile or your blog, sent to your followers, and are searchable on Twitter search.

What does it mean to follow someone on Twitter?

Following someone simply means receiving their Twitter updates. When you follow someone, every time they post a new message, it will appear in your Twitter home page. New messages are added to your home page as people post them, so you always get the updates in real time. When you log in, you can see what the latest updates are. Twitter offers other ways to follow people too: you can get updates from certain people on your phone!

How can I send updates to Twitter?

Twitter offers many ways to post updates: from the web in the update box, from your phone, from your mobile web browser using m.twitter.com, or from any third party application made by the talented folks who’ve utilized our API.

Can I put my Twitter updates on my blog?

Yep! Put a Twitter badge on your blog, website, MySpace… anything that accepts Javascript or HTML. You can even customize your Twitter badge to match!Β 

What are @Replies?
An @reply is a public message sent from one person to another, distinguished from normal updates by the @username prefix. If a message begins with @username, we collect it as a reply and post it in the replies tab. Reply publicly to any update on Twitter by using the @username format. Following is not necessary to reply to someone, and all of your replies are visible in the replies tab of your home page sidebar.

What are Direct Messages?

Direct messages are private messages sent from one Twitter person to another. You can only send a direct message to a person who follows you. When you receive a direct message, we save it in your direct message inbox, accessible from the Direct Message tab in the sidebar in your home page. Set your email preferences to notify you by mail if you have a new message.

Can I edit a tweet once I post it?
Nope. Once it’s out there, you can’t edit it. You can delete an update by clicking the trash icon on the right end of the update, but you can’t make changes.

What is the difference between an @reply and a direct message?
An @reply is a public message sent regardless of follow-ship that anyone can view. A direct message can only be sent by someone you follow, and is a private message that only the author and recipient can view.

Fun Stuff: friends, favorites, and stats!
There’s more to Twitter than OFF and ON! Use the commands below to send private messages, mark updates as favorites, or even remind someone to update their Twitter page if you’re wondering what they’re doing!

@username + message
directs a twitter at another person, and causes your twitter to save in their “replies” tab.
Example: @willcorrente I love that song too!

D username + message
sends a person a private message that goes to their device, and saves in their web archive.
Example: d willcorrente want to pick a Jamba Juice for me while you’re there?

WHOIS username
retrieves the profile information for any public user on Twitter.
Example: whois jack

GET username
retrieves the latest Twitter update posted by the person.
Example: get willcorrente

NUDGE username
reminds a friend to update by asking what they’re doing on your behalf.
Example: nudge biz

FAV username
marks a person’s last twitter as a favorite. (hint: reply to any update with FAV to mark it as a favorite if you’re receiving it in real time)
Example: fav al3x
STATS this command returns your number of followers, how many people you’re following, and your bio information.

INVITE phone number
will send an SMS invite to a friend’s mobile phone.
Example: Invite 415 555 1212

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Entrepreneur.com Daily Dose

October 26th, 2009 by admin No Comments

An interesting look at small business bankruptcies from a different perspective.Β  Hope you enjoy this one!

5 Reasons Why Soaring Small-Business Bankruptcy Rates Are Good

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Entrepreneur.com Daily Dose.

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Entrepreneur Advice-Save on Taxes If You Are Self-Employed

October 24th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments

If you’ve moved into the ranks of the self-employed, you can shift some of your new expenses over to Uncle Sam. But watch out for the red flags that can catch the IRS’s attention.Β  read full storyΒ Β  Save on Taxes If You Are Self-Employed – Kiplinger.com.

Finding and utilizing a good professional accountant is one of the best investments a young entrepreneur can make and is a cornerstone of my small business consulting practice.Β  The rules, regulations and revisions of the IRS code is astounding, as a business owner, you have enough balls to juggle, figuring out what is deductible, not deductible, allowable and not allowable is an incredible drain on time and resources.

If there is one peice of consulting advice that take and apply to your business above all others, is you absolutely must have a great accountant!

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Entrepreneur.com Daily Dose

October 20th, 2009 by admin No Comments

Some entrepreneurs are workaholics. They envision themselves working to build their businesses for the rest of their lives. But that’s not everybody. Some business owners think in terms of building their baby up for a few years, and then selling it off and sailing to Bimini. Or taking a break and then getting to work on their next business idea….read full story

Entrepreneur.com Daily Dose.

This is one of the most critical decisions a young entrepreneur or any entrepreneur for that matter must consider.Β  If you are truly an entrepreneur, you are going to want to try your hand at many different businesses, some you may keep over the long term and some you may sell.Β  But the truly savvy entrepreneur knows that very early on, it is actually part of their planning process, that this business is being built to be sold, replicated, franchised, etc.Β 

This key planning step is especially critical when multiple partners are involved.Β  Everyone needs to be on same page for what will happen down the road, it is an integral step in my small business consulting practice to have this conversation with my clients who are in partnerships.Β Β  Let’s get it all out on the table now and craft our partnership agreement on the best and worst set of circumstances, this way we are all on the same page from day 1.

Planning for the sale before the start is an essential step in entrepreneur development and sows the seeds of anticipated success.Β  I hope uyou enjoy the article link.

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Stocks Back from the Dead – Kiplinger.com

October 16th, 2009 by admin No Comments

I love the stock market, it is truly a reflection of the entrepreneurial spirit of our nation.Β  As such, I have always been an avid investor and have enjoyed some recent bottom fishing success with some financial sector stocks.Β Β  One tactic I have always used in my stock investing is a stop loss, a stop loss triggers an automatic sell order at a predetermined price.Β  Whenever I buy a stock,Β  I always use a stop loss, it limits my losses and eliminates my need to constantly be watching the price for the right time to sell in case of a decline.Β 

But i digress, check out this article from kiplingers on some stock opportunities in the current economic environment.

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Every so often there’s a strange-but-true story about a corpse that twitches just before it’s to be shipped to the morgue. This can also happen with investments. But when you see such a phenomenon in the world of stocks, you’re not having a nightmare. In fact, you’re witnessing an opportunity to, er, make a killing…. read full article at Stocks Back from the Dead – Kiplinger.com.

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