Biden's Florida Rally Disrupted by Protesters... Nov 3, 2008
Let's see--a guy who only works part time--a guy who is a plumber and can't even bother to get licensed--a guy who doesn't pay his taxes, a guy who B.S.es about buying a business he could never afford--Yeah--that's a great American Hero and role model. Posted by: teacher | Nov 2, 2008 3:22:46 PM. (The Drudge Report)
UPDATE: State's Computer Checks On 'Joe' More Extensive Than First Acknowledged... Oct 31, 2008
If state employees run checks on every person listed in newspaper stories as buying a business, "it must take a lot of people a lot of time to run these checks," he said. "Where do you draw the line?". (The Drudge Report)
Is Status Too Expensive? Oct 24, 2008
- Buying a business car - WomenEntrepreneur. com. (Entrepreneur)
SCORE workshop is good place to begin Oct 10, 2008
The program focuses on: executive summary, business description and industry, management and organization, operations and location, marketing, buying a business or franchise, financials and supporting documents. Reservations are required. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Follow the ABCs of Buying a Business Sep 16, 2008
Make no bones about it; buying a business is a big deal ... Have an advisory team in place: There's no need to take such an important step as buying a business while groping in the dark ... There are plenty of advantages to buying a business instead of starting one from scratch. (Entrepreneur)
The Time to Buy a Business is Now Sep 4, 2008
A survey by entrepreneur website of 1,000 currently active business buyers found that: - 48% of respondents saw the current economic conditions as an advantage when buying a business ... - 28% viewed buying a business as a safer investment than equities or residential property. (PR Newswire)
Troubleshooter: Biz class (almost) all the way Jul 30, 2008
Youre better off buying a business class ticket or an upgradeable economy class ticket. I contacted American Airlines on your behalf, and it cleared your seats for the flight from Dallas to London. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce news Jun 12, 2008
SCORE is an associate of the Small Business Association and provides one-to-one counseling concerning finance and taxes, proprietorships, partnerships, buying a business, acquisitions, expanding business, import/exports and other areas. Appointments are necessary. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Nextgen acquires Silk Telecom Jun 4, 2008
"Silk has quite extensive fibre right out to business premises and Telstra exchanges. Buying a business was a far quicker way to add that degree of access to our business," Sykes said. "Nextgen's strength is its long-distance fibre asset stretching from Perth to Brisbane, so it's a very extensive network that's geographically distributed. We're the third largest long haul fibre network operator.". (ARNnet)
Hewlett-Packard offers more detail on increase in revenue May 21, 2008
The more immediate questions facing Hewlett-Packard have to do with the acquisition of EDS Investors have had mixed reactions to the proposed deal, and some analysts questioned whether Hewlett-Packard was buying a business that would be a fundamental boon, and asked how easily EDS could be subsumed. Hewlett-Packard's rationale for buying EDS was to become more competitive in the services business, which provides technical and infrastructure support to corporations. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Back from the brink Apr 2, 2008
Small business discovers value of diversification the hard way. by Andrew Johnson - Apr. (AZCentral -- Business)
Standard Chartered on Deal Hunt After Logging Strong Net in '07 Feb 27, 2008
He said organic growth is still the main focus, and that if the bank were to buy something, it would be more likely "capability-driven acquisitions," which could include buying a business that simply makes. MORE FROM TODAY'S JOURNAL $ Subscription may be required. (Wall Street Journal)
When the buck really stops with you Feb 8, 2008
It's summer and so a baby boomer's thoughts turn to giving the boss the flick and buying a business franchise. And not just baby boomers it seems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Randy Kemp: Start a business in a recession? Feb 6, 2008
It has online information, and regional live seminars, to help steer you in such things as obtaining financing; offering you a sample business plan; dos and dont s of writing a business plan; license, permit and tax requirements; understanding financial statements and cash flow; do s and dont s of buying a business; marketing your existing small business; tips on hiring; and information on copyrights, patents and trademarks. In fact, Starting a business in Arkansas seminars are scheduled in... (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Local business brokers see slight price decline Jan 17, 2008
Dhillon credits business brokers for helping him sort through the documents, contracts and small business loans that make buying a business so complex. The benefit of buying an established business is that it offers a market profile more detailed than any projection could. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
GodTube: Hits multiply as the flock goes forth online Jan 7, 2008
JD: To Disciple wrote on Jan 7, 2008 12:02 AM:" I believe the problem is that what the Bible says Christians are to do, and what the majority of Christians actually do, are two different things. Historically, the tolerance Christianity speaks of has been predominantly used in attempts to wash it's hands of all the blood from Christianities history. A bloody history of which todays Christians enjoy the benefits of, while at the same time trying to disavow themselves of. It is like buying a... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Investment options sought for Yurok Tribe settlement funds Dec 19, 2007
Ideas for how to use this money, Wortman said, include buying a business, in which everyone who invested owns a share and makes money off the profits. Another option could be creating a tribal lending institution, similar to a credit union, in that people combine their money and provide low interest loans to other tribal members. (Daily Triplicate)
North Broadway homes converted into businesses Dec 14, 2007
"It's a lot cheaper than buying a business and right on Broadway, lots of people can see you.". The decorating methods, however, differed between the two neighbors. (SunOnline)
Think like a buyer to make selling business easier Oct 17, 2007
When you think about it, selling a business is just the reverse of buying a business. What would you want to know, and what would you be concerned about in buying some other business. (Rockford Register Star)
Ask an Expert Oct 15, 2007
For a new entrepreneur, most of the mistakes have hopefully already been made and therefore they are buying a business good to go. But remember this, too: Rules are made to be broken, and not all franchisors are created equal. (USA Today -- Money)
Buying a business: Side-stepping the start-up Oct 13, 2007
If building a start-up from scratch seems a bit too much like hard work, the option of buying a business that has good standing will probably look more attractive ... The key benefit to buying a business is that you have a bit of history against which to make key decisions. (Accounting Web, UK)
Diving into gender debate Oct 13, 2007
The couple had been considering opening or buying a business for several years, with Wade Zaggy wanting the latter. The study finds that men are more likely to buy a business. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
As ratio of small businesses dips slightly, some find ways to promote them Oct 2, 2007
Leeder] gave a lot of people a shot at opening up a business or buying a business who couldn t otherwise. Leeder, 73, who grew up on Green Street and now lives in Weston, downplayed the notion. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Brewing up a textbook takeover Sep 12, 2007
"This is the most fun I've had in business, said Mr. Moir, 62. "But it's not easy, it's not simple," he said. Often when people buy small businesses they make mistakes before they even sign a contract of sale, said Howard Johnson, who, as president of Veracap Corporate Finance Ltd., assists with corporate takeovers. "A lot of people will get very excited with the prospect of buying a business," Mr. Johnson said. "If you can't operate the business afterwards, and you can't integrate it, then... (Globe and Mail)
Sale of ICI will lead to British job losses Aug 14, 2007
"They're spending all their cash at the top of the cycle ... and I don't think now is the time to be buying a business with exposure to the US housing market," said a source close to the fund. Rabo Securities, a Dutch broking house, advised Akzo shareholders to vote against the board, saying the move made strategic sense but the financial terms were not good enough. (Guardian Unlimited)
Moody's report contradicts buyout firms' assertions Jul 11, 2007
The firms contradict their contention by paying themselves dividends within as little as three months of buying a business, the business-ratings company said Monday in a report. They also do not have enough evidence to justify their assertion that they make gains by installing better managers and it was just as likely that the firms profit by using debt to enhance returns, Moody's added. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Those magnificent men and their fee machine Jun 23, 2007
It would look at buying shares in a business the way we look at buying a business, Mr. Schwartz explains. We think that in addition to being an excellent asset category it also will generate ideas for us for our leveraged buyout business. (Globe and Mail)
How to value a company Jun 20, 2007
Investing in a stock is like buying a business. In appraising businesses, there are three main approaches income, market and asset. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Couple embraces entrepreneurship May 22, 2007
The couple's motivation for buying a business now is that they wanted to do it before they reached their 50s and their kids reached high school and college age. The Kirkegaards are both 42 and their daughters are 14, 13 and 9. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
More of this story May 9, 2007
In addition, the presentation will explore the planning of finances, buying a business, applying for grants, loans and other sources of funding. Attendees will also learn how to analyze cash flow and financial statements. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
How to buy an existing business — wisely May 6, 2007
When making important decisions, such as buying a business, make sure you use your common sense. It s easy to fool yourself when you are excited, so step back and try to take the emotion out of it. (New Haven Register, CT)
Upcoming events Apr 6, 2007
elling or Buying a Business the process and your responsibilities, what the procedure is and what you need to do to get ready. The workshop will be held on Thursday, April 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the SCORE office in downtown Gainesville in the SUN Center; Suite 104E; 101 S.E. Second Place. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
After 3 years, Beau Monde becomes a spa chain Mar 4, 2007
Three years ago about this time, Michele Wheeler wondered at the wisdom of buying a business on April Fools' Day. But that didn't stop her from purchasing Beau Monde Spa and Boutique. (Kansas.com, KS -- Business)
Lebow, 'little fella' with big smile and bigger heart, loses battle with cancer Mar 1, 2007
He then served with the Army during World War II. Soon after returning home and selling bed slats to furniture stores for one uncle, another uncle encouraged him to look into buying a business that was for sale in Royersford - the Stern Furniture Co. Lebow, with a little financial help from his mother, purchased the business and, along with his wife, opened the doors for the first time in 1949. Despite Hurricane Agnes' floodwaters that nearly drowned his entire business in 1972 and a fire that... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
The Brule brand is back Feb 17, 2007
On his many trips through airports, he'd see men buying a business weekly, a travel magazine, maybe a lad mag. His career as brand maestro and columnist for the Financial Times, where he acted as a kind of cool hunter for the business traveller, led him to the idea of combining the newsweekly and the style or travel magazine. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Beat The Market With 'Magic' Stocks Jan 31, 2007
He includes debt because it has to be paid back (and therefore lowers the earnings yield) and includes cash because it effectively lowers the cost of buying a business (and thereby increases the earnings yield). A Universe of 3,500 Stocks. (Forbes)
Fiction's future/ After more than two decades, owner seeks buyer for downtown bookstore Jan 26, 2007
hat we've found is that a business like Barbara's is very attractive to creative-minded entrepreneurs wanting to relocate to Missoula, and buying a business is one of the best ways to buy yourself a job and get to live in Missoula without having to work for someone else, Ward said. t seems like owning a bookstore is a lifelong dream for all kinds of people. (Missoulian, MT)
GE buying Abbott unit for $8B Jan 19, 2007
White said they "don't expect wholesale layoffs" because GE will be buying a business it largely does not have. He said Abbott employees will find GE "a comfortable home.". (Chicago Tribune)
