The Value of Gold in a Era of Paper Assets, Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds...The facts behind the increasing demand for gold and silver, rare coins, and historic collectibles from the U.S. Mint...No other substance on Earth embodies the unique characteristics of gold. Its yellow lustre and beauty are unsurpassed. Since the earliest days of man, it has been admired, molded, shaped, and worn as a symbol of wealth and good taste.The romance and lure...more
Time has proven that collectors tend to make the most money in rare coins because they search out "undervalued coins" and buy during market lulls. Buying in today's market climate offers you superb upside profit potential.PUT IN PERSPECTIVE – Rare coins have an extremely limited, fixed supply which has historically increased in value when demand overwhelms availability. This fact is documented in the enclosed "Dow-to-Gold Report." It...more
Everywhere you look credit seems to be an essential part of our daily lives, it is used if we want to buy a house or rent an apartment, buy a new car, or even go shopping for large item merchandise. With credit being such an important factor in our lives, the number of consumers that have poor to bad credit is astounding, but these people can rebuild their credit to a good or excellent status if they develop a strategy to improve their credit.Developing a credit rebuilding strategy is not as complicated as it may seem, but it can be time consuming and the process can be frustrating. Dealing with consumer reporting agencies, the agencies responsible for maintaining the credit files of consumers, requires that you know the laws that govern these agencies and how to use them to your benefit. The Federal Trade Commission has developed a set of laws that protects the consumer, and the most important of these laws is the Fair Credit Reporting Act, this law gives the consumer the right to make sure their credit report is accurate and up-to-date.Before any strategy can be developed, a firm understanding of what tools are available to assist in the implementation of the developed strategy...more
With all the talk lately about Mortgage Cycling versus Bi-Weekly Mortgages which one is really right for you? Choosing the correct one could literally save you thousands of dollars and shave off approximately 20 years on the life of your 30 year mortgage.So a little background on the principal of each program needs to be told. Bi-weekly mortgages...more
Good sales people can close, but few "step up" for even more sales from that close. Yet stepping up should be one of the easiest accomplishments in sales that is if you know how to build the staircase. Do it by applying a leadership tool I have taught thousands of leaders worldwide during the past 20 years. The tool is simply to foster a...more
H. Sam Hyams, a Toronto businessman and Orthodox Jew, is on his way to becoming a major player in the world oil markets with his company Strat Petroleum, Ltd. A well respected businessman in Canada, Hyams has a strong network of contacts in the U.S. and especially Russia.His company is investing in the development of oil fields in Russia through direct investment or the establishment of joint ventures. They are also leveraging relationships with local refineries to secure refined oil product for sale to international markets, in order to generate revenues and cash flows. To achieve these objectives, Hyams is following an aggressive acquisition and sales strategy and pursuing the best financing alternative for each opportunity in order to realize early returns on investment. His aim is to be selective in securing those opportunities that have the lowest risk while diversifying sources of revenue through sale of crude oil and refined products.Mr. Hyams, CEO and President of Strat Petroleum, Ltd holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from York University in Ontario and is a Chartered Accountant. His extensive experience over the past 20 years in Canadian industry and on...more
Have you noticed how you feel when you're around positive people? You feel uplifted, refreshed and energised. You learn that life is what you make it and that you make your own 'luck'. Consequently the opposite is true when you're unfortunate to be...more
This is it. The end of another year. For some of you the next few days will either be frantic or quiet, depending on the business you are in.I hope those of you who are quiet are spending your time wisely planning what you want to achieve for...more
"I couldn't wait for success... so I went ahead without it." -- Jonathan Winters More Org Chart boxes than people? In previous issues of Profitable Venture Tactics (PVT), I have discussed how to develop your Strategic Objective, Organizational...more
As a business consultant I get the opportunity meet hundreds of professionals in every imaginable business each year. And time and experience have taught me one thing - there are a few 'Must Haves' for any modern business. My clients hire me to...more
Hiring the first personal business assistant is an exciting time for new business owners. It means that the business is doing well enough that the business owner can no longer keep up effectively with the demands of the new business. Sales are...more
How would you like to be debt free in only a few years, including zero mortgage debts?! Sounds too good to be true? Well check out this easy debt elimination plan from www.nodebtever.com - the plan the Banks DON'T want you to know about! First off,...more