By lwatkins2 on May 20, 2008
Americans’ increasing concerns about the economy haven’t hurt the leisure travel industry but business travel is taking a hit, according to the 2008 Travel Industry Association annual report, “Travel and Tourism Works for America.” U.S. travelers spent a record amount–$739.9 billion–last year. But it was leisure travel that kept the industry in the red. Business [...]
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By lwatkins2 on April 28, 2008
Increasing online visibility for your company can create lasting customers and boost sales. Below, a list of tried and true ways to get started. 1. Create a website. Creating a website is the first step towards increasing your company’s online visibility. It may be best to outsource the development of the site unless you have [...]
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By lwatkins2 on April 25, 2008
You’ve already dusted the den, mopped the kitchen, and donated some old clothes, but your house isn’t the only thing that could use some spring cleaning this year. Your business environment can benefit greatly from a little tidying up. So, spruce up your office, and your business, and your mind – and say hello to [...]
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By lwatkins2 on March 29, 2008
Before you visit a lending institution, it is important to brush up on your banking lingo. Applying for a mortgage is easier when you understand the following terms. 1. Amortization: Refers to the paying off of debt over time. It may also take into consideration the depreciation in value of an asset over time. 2. [...]
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By lwatkins2 on March 28, 2008
1) The Federal Reserve System (a.k.a. The Fed) was created in 1913 when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law. The past several government attempts at creating a centralized bank had failed- the Federal Reserve was a new bank that served as a compromise between privatization and populism. 2) Monetary policy is [...]
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