Offshore business as a method of tax evasion took the forefront in March this year when UBS handed over the names of 250 account holders who had withheld income information from their tax accounts. The effect has been a snowball of TIEAs, better known as Tax Information Exchange Agreements, predominantly between the classic tax havens and the larger nations who suspect tax evasion. So how can offshore business still be useful in the face of such...more
With the economy in shambles, talk of self-employment is on the rise. Americans are beginning to realize that dedication and loyalty to someone else's business is no guarantee of security, and working for themselves is sounding better and better. However, many people harbor significant misperceptions about what entrepreneurship really means. The myths and realities of entrepreneurship should be well understood by anyone thinking about going out...more
Country singer Billy Currington was the inspiration for this peice with his song "People Are Crazy" Would I be considered crazy if I keep going to a job I hate, continue to struggle financially without taking action to correct the problem? Why is that the norm and not the exception? A couple of key concerns that most people have are the difficulty involved in change and security.The problem today, there is no security in corporate america or the financial industry and small businesses are failing at a record pace.So the truth is security is only a perception and change is inevitable in the 21st century.What do we do, make a determination to change now, before it is too overdue or put off and say "what if". A great book entitled "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson, MD describes this scenerio best . The craziest time in any ones life is when they are out of control and forced into change. We see in the news and read in the paper daily of the out of their mind things that some people due when faced with this kind of pressure.Would it make a lot more sense to search now, gain knowledge and develope new skill sets that are going to create more value in your life now. The most...more
We've all seen the figures. Right now in our country we're facing a 10.2% unemployment rate.That number speaks volumes. What happens when income that you had coming in every week suddenly stops? Sure, we all know we should have saved for such an event, but many Americans are barely getting by. And experts say that the 10.2% is really just the icing...more
Starting a business with plans to grow a company is not a cake walk. You must know every aspect of your business in detail, from marketing to operations to financial management. If you don't, you will end up turning over critical tasks of your venture to an outsider who is far less interested in seeing your business thrive. Successful entrepreneurs...more
Millions of people dream about owning their own business. Having the independence that being your own boss brings, the security that no one can fire you, enjoying a good income - and for the most successful - the accumulation of wealth and prosperity. Unfortunately, the cards are stacked against a new small business making it big - or making it at all. An endless stream of problems makes competition from large, sophisticated chains too intense. Many new start-ups end as failures.Buying a franchise represents a different approach to starting a business. For an upfront franchise fee plus ongoing royalty payments, the parent company teaches its business model and methods to the franchised-operator who shoulders all operating and financial responsibilities of the outlet. Some statistics are impressive: it is said over 40% of all Indian retail sales are through franchised establishments. While franchise giants like McDonalds, KFC, H&R Block and Radio Shack are familiar, household names, franchises are available in a wide range of industries. The list of 3,000-plus companies selling franchises span over 100 different industry categories.Ownership And Being Your Own Boss?Pride of...more
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If you are looking for investors and cant find them, you are probably a new entrepreneur and dont know the ropes well enough to find where to look or have the knowledge about capital to know what kind of capital you need. These things are very...more
What is Affiliate Marketing? Basically its marketing a merchants product for a commission.There are so many scams out there; how do you separate the wheat from the chafe? 7 Truths of Affiliate Marketing:1.Low start up cost; but there are some...more
I listened to a call given by Renegade Professionals by way of Barbara Silva the other day. She titled her talk The Coaching Mindset Why Developing Coaching Skills Will Save Time, Money, Effort, and Your Nerves! I found her title pretty intriguing...more
Illness, death, bad relationships, home business and career issues can take us by surprise. So how do we react? Often adversity comes all at once and everyone reacts differently but if you can see this as a test of your strength of will then you may...more
Foreign IndividualsAs a place to do business, Singapore is ranked number one by the World Bank surveys in 2009 and 2010. If you are a foreign entrepreneur, businessman or professional who wants to set up a Singapore company, you have come to the...more