Well the thing with a franchise or any business in that matter, is that the higher class the more it will cost, which means if you buy the best franchise it will take longer for you to refund your investment back out of it. And with the economy the way it is today, spending $200,000 or $300,000 in my opinion on a franchise is probably not the road to go down. It may end up costing you a lot more than its worth.Now are there any alternatives?Yes...more
We've entered the month of September and markets look a little nervous.The September/October period is usually one marked by frequent turbulence. Here I'll run through what to expect.Holidays are overIn the Northern hemisphere, September means that traders have come back from holidays and are revaluating the market which sometimes means there can be frequent turbulence:It was in September last year that Lehman brothers fell apartSeptember 11 2001...more
When you choose stocks, it's important to know about the business's cash flow. You need to know how to measure it which will help you figure out whether the business is viable. Here's what you should think about in terms of cash being king when it comes to choosing to invest.Heart beat, lifebloodLittle attention is usually paid to cash flow by the sharemarket but nevertheless it is one of the most important numbers to keep an eye on.Generally, earnings or net income is the way that the sharemarket keeps score on success and failure.So you can look at it this way: if the earnings of a company is the heart beat of the company, then cash would be the lifeblood of the business.Cash in, cash outCash flow is about the cash moving in and out of a business. It's about the cash receipts and cash payments.Any business owner would know that if you don't manage cash flow, you can find your business struggling to survive day-to-day.So when it comes to the sharemarket:1.How do you measure cash? 2.What ratios can help you? and3.How do you tell when a company is in trouble?Positive cash flowGenerally you want to see positive cash flow. Negative cash flow may not necessarily be a bad thing. But be...more
Often small capitalization stocks are overlooked by the market. This means there are significant opportunities for investors and traders, but also significant risks. Here I'll run through some tips for investing in small cap stocks.Finding diamondsSo, you want to find the next Microsoft or the next Cochlear. Sounds great, but it's not as easy as it...more
Did you know that we're approaching a significant test for the Australian sharemarket?Support and resistanceWhen you view the sharemarket from a technical perspective, there are significant levels that are like tests.If the market passes certain tests, then there's a certain gateway that opens for the sharemarket to approach the next level.And if...more
Everyone wants to make as much money as they possibly can, as this will help you to afford all of the normal expenses of life without having to worry. When you have a great deal of money, new doors will open to you and you can start to experience parts of life that you never dreamed of before. This is why day trading will appear attractive to a great many people. When looking at a day trading system, however, you will need to be incredibly careful. There are many different ways to get involved in this money making venture and not all of them are wise. It’s often said that many people will be able to make money in the short-term when they get involved with a day trading system. The real problem comes when you are trying to make money over time, as it is not always easy to continue letting your profits grow. Therefore, unless you have special knowledge and skills which can make you experienced with day trading, you will want to be very careful about simply jumping into the game headfirst. A great deal of capital is typically needed to start you up with this trading game. The art of day trading itself is the temporary buying and then nearly immediate...more
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