Finance expert Mike Periu on the SBA efforts to help small businesses with a Business Recovery Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. November 08, 2012 The Small Business Administration has opened a business recovery center in Staten Island to assist business owners affected by Hurricane Sandy. The center has a team of SBA staff available to offer personalized support to owners that have experienced physical damage to their businesses or lost revenues due to the hurricane. Staff members … [Read more...]
Small Businesses Investing More in Social Media
Finance expert Mike Periu on how small-business owners are spending more time and money on social media. November 08, 2012 According to a recent survey by Vertical Response, two-thirds of small-business owners are spending more time on social media, with 90 percent using Facebook and 70 percent using Twitter. Social media budgets are increasing at twice the rate of overall marketing budgets, indicating that social media is consuming a larger portion of overall marketing expenditures among … [Read more...]
States Still Have a Big Say in Healthcare Reform
Finance expert Mike Periu on state involvement of the healthcare reform as it moves forward. With President Obama winning re-election, the healthcare reform law is now certain to move towards full implementation beginning in 2014. Governors and state legislatures, however, will still have an important say in how and when many of the key elements are implemented. This includes: 1. The expansion of Medicaid. The Supreme Court ruling affirming heathcare reform also made it clear that states … [Read more...]
Outsource Some Financial Tasks to Save Time and Money
Finance expert Mike Periu why small-business should Outsource Some Financial Tasks. Small-business owners continually make decisions between doing things themselves or paying someone else to do it. It's a trade-off between the cost of your time and the limited amount of cash at your disposal. When it comes to financial and accounting tasks, it can be difficult to know when it's OK to do it yourself and when you need to pay a professional. Depositing checks, setting financial goals, paying … [Read more...]
U.S. Dollar Weakens on Obama Re-Election
Finance expert Mike Periu on the U.S. Dollar Weakens after post-election. The U.S. dollar fell in value relative to other benchmark currencies last night as President Obama's re-election was confirmed. Currency investors understand that his re-election means that the Federal Reserve will continue its policy of "quantitative easing," which has the effect of diluting the value of the dollar. Investors had expected this practice to change if Governor Romney won the Presidency. Whether this … [Read more...]
What Does Re-Election Mean for Investors?
Finance expert Mike Periu on What Obama's Re-Election Mean for Investors? With the 2012 elections now over, one major unknown for investors has been answered. Obama's re-election will have a significant impact on many industries and investors need to take this into account when making investment decisions. It is now likely that income tax rates on dividend income will increase dramatically. This will hurt stocks, like utilities, that investors seek out for their dividend income. Technology … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding solutions for small business loans
Finance expert Mike Periu on viable crowdfunding solutions for small business loans. Where Can Small Businesses Turn for a $10,000 Loan? November 06, 2012 If your company needs to borrow $10 million, most large banks will fight for your business. But what if you need to borrow $10,000? Don't expect the same treatment or an approval. Finding lenders interested in such small loan amounts is a challenge, which is way the Small Business Advocacy Council launched the SBAC Connects program. SBAC … [Read more...]
Key Trends Will Change How You Bank
Finance expert Mike Periu on Key Trends Will Change How You Bank small banks and credit unions are working hard to win your business. November 06, 2012 Access to basic banking services has become more expensive in recent years. As banks look to offset loan and other losses, they are increasing the fees they charge consumers and small-business owners for paid services and converting previously free services (like checking) to paid. Small community banks and credit unions, however, still have … [Read more...]
Deal on Fiscal Cliff Seems Less Likely Post-Election
Finance expert Mike Periu on the likelihood of a Deal on Fiscal Cliff post-election. As the 2012 elections reach their conclusion, political and economic leaders are focusing on the next major issue—the fiscal cliff. Analysts believe that there is a good probability that a long-term solution will not be negotiated before the cliff goes into effect in January. The sentiment among political leaders is that financial markets will not react severely if a solution for the fiscal cliff isn't … [Read more...]
What Is Behind the Sandy Gas Panic of 2012
Finance expert Mike Periu on the psychology of the sandy gas panic after Hurricane Sandy. The gasoline lines in New York and New Jersey have stretched for hours; police are guarding gas stations as tempers flare and people are frustrated beyond belief at the prospect of waiting six hours for a few gallons of gas. What is driving this? According to Tom Kloza, Chief Analyst of the Oil Price Information Service, it has nothing to do with fuel levels and everything to do with psychology. Kloza … [Read more...]
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