Experienced Entrepreneurs do not rely on Venture capital
2009-09-20 22:13:00 "VCs at best have little to no impact on startups and at worst have a negative impact."Benefit from the Indian startup community. Join us at the Indian startup portal Experienced Entrepreneurs do not rely on Venture capital is a post from: News, Views, Reviews & Interviews of Indian startups Related Posts Why are the Skilled Immigrants Leaving the U.S. Seed capital for startups has not come of age in India Realities of VC Funding
This fish story no fantasy - Topeka Capital Journal
2009-09-06 14:09:00 This fish story no fantasyTopeka Capital Journal"One of my goals is to see that professional bass fishing is recognized as a leading spectator sport worldwide," Jacobs said. "I believe that by attracting … More: continued here © The Pro Fisher Guy for Pro Bass Fishing Strategies, Tips, Info and Secrets, 2009. | Permalink | ...
62l.---Initial capital letter ``L'' from Dance of Death Alphabet., from Die
2009-09-03 12:08:00 This decorative initial letter “K”, or drop cap, is from an alphabet designed by Hans Holbein and dating from 1523. It features a skeleton, representing Death, standing on the left, carrying holy water, and taking the Canon (a priest).(read more...)
El Gobierno aumentará los impuestos sobre el capital
2009-09-03 01:20:00 Últimamente estamos dedicando entradas en el blog a hablar sobre la próxima subida de impuestos, que ya ha dejado de ser noticia para convertirse en los próximos meses en algo real. Eliminación del "cheque" de 400 euros, aumento del tipo impositivo que pagarán las rentas procedentes del capital,...Entre las rentas de capital que van a ver modificado el tipo con el que tributan actualmente, del 18 %, se preven que pasen a tributar al 20 %, encontraríamos, los rendimientos derivados de los productos financieros, las plusvalías por venta de acciones, los seguros de vida, los intereses bancarios, o algo tan inusual con estos rendimientos como que se prevea aumentar el tipo impositivo que se obtiene como consecuencia de vender una vivienda.Algo más raro sería que se establecieran diferentes tramos para tributar por estas rentas, aunque la otra propuesta que tiene también sentido es que estas rentas tributaran en función del período de tiempo que se ha generado, si han sido inferiores o s...
Gov. Quinn discusses Pilgrim Baptist litigation and Capital Bill state/chur
2009-08-25 23:15:00 Part Three of four. Governor Quinn, at his news conference regarding clean water at the Jim Thompson Center in downtown Chicago, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, along with Doug Scott, Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (far left), Attorney General Lisa Madigan and State Rep Bob Rita (far right). Governor Quinn discussed with me the million dollar Pilgrim Baptist grant at his press conference on transparency in government, last week on Monday, August 17th. Then, two days ago, on Sunday, Auust 23rd, after his press conference on clean water, Quinn discussed with me concerns that State workers have expressed to me about why they should have to take furlough days, if the State has tens of millions of dollars for houses of worship, parochial schools and religious...
IL House Speaker Madigan discusses religious organization grants in Capital
2009-08-20 21:00:00 Part Two of Four Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan listens closely as his darling daughter, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, speaks at the news conference on Monday, August 17, 2009, at the James Thompson Center State of Illinois building in downtown Chicago. Photo by Rob Sherman. One of the leaders of Illinois government that I spoke with on Monday regarding the expenditure of state tax dollars for religious purposes is House Speaker Mike Madigan. I spoke with Mr. Madigan in the press conference room, about ten minutes before the press conference by Pat Quinn and Lisa Madigan on transparency in government began....
JOB VACANCY HUMAN CAPITAL
2009-08-03 03:49:00 JOB VACANCY HUMAN CAPITAL Our client is one of the leading International procedures of polymers and high-performance plastics in Indonesia and to strengthen the team, they are now seeking a suitable candidate for the position of: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Key Responsibilities: Order entry in SAP system, maintain and update orders in system Follow up orders and shipping docs, claim and complain of ...
Indira Vikas Patra Is Not A Capital Asset!
2009-08-02 07:00:00 In decision delivered dated 3 April 2009 ,Kerala High Court in case of Dr R. V.Patel vs CIT decided that Indira Vikas Patra is not a capital asset , therefore, maturity proceeds paid by post office is not consideration for transfer of capital asset.As such there can not be capital gains . Read the excerpts The specific contention raised by the assessee is that IVP is a capital asset and therefore interest accrued is profit assessable as capital gains. The Tribunal rejected the claim by holding that IVP is nothing but a deposit with the Post Office which entitles die assessee to a specific rate of interest on compoundable basis and assessee can encash the deposit only for the maturity value which is pre-determined. The assessee has relied on several Courts' decisions for the proposition that IVP is a capital asset. IVP is admittedly a deposit scheme framed by the Government of India for making deposits in the Post Offices. Purchase of IVP amounts to depositing a specific a...
Intel, Motorola, Capital One Popped While Yum & Fifth Street Dived
2009-07-16 09:48:00 Alcatel-Lucent shares rose 14%. Merrill Lynch raised its rating on the telecom-equipment maker to buy from neutral, saying the stock is oversold after falling 20% from its recent peak. The broker told clients that its upgrade isn't a call on the quarter, although it does expect a sequential improvement in operating margins through the rest of the year.AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. shares gained 7.9% after being upgraded to buy from hold at Standard & Poor's. "We think results will benefit from a lower headcount and cost controls following cuts in the past year, boosting margins," added analyst Matthew Albrecht in a note to investors. S&P raised its 2009 earnings estimate to $1.34 from 73 cents a share, and increased its price target to $25 from $19.Altera Corp. shares rose 4.6% after the firm reported a second-quarter profit of $47.4 million, or 16 cents a share, down from $98 million, or 32 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. Quarterly revenue was $279.2 million a...
By: Rant About It
Governor meets with Sherman over Capital Bill dispute
2009-07-15 13:01:00 Governor Pat Quinn, speaking at the Bill Signing ceremony for the disputed Capital Bill, at Marshall High School on Monday, July 13, 2009. Photo by Rob Sherman Governor Quinn met with me on Monday to discuss my dispute over the constitutionality of numerous line items in the Capital Bill. In my last blog entry, I asked the question, Did Pat Quinn lie with his hand on the Bible? The answer is:...
CTA gets $900 million windfall for capital spending - finally
2009-07-14 13:00:00 Gov. Pat Quinn finally signed the $31 billion capital spending bill, with about $900 million set aside for the CTA. It's the first real state capital spending law in 10 years. A total of $2.7 billion will fund (pdf) all Chicago-area public transit over five years, including Metra and Pace. "leveraging up to $2.7 billion in additional federal funds, according to the Illinois Jobs Now Web site.I haven't been yet able to find an updated account of how the dollars would be allocated among projects. But back in April when the bill first passed, here's what I reported: A spokesperson said the CTA will use about $496 million in state funding for the following projects: Purchase of new hybrid buses...
Inventus Capital to Fund Redbus.in
2009-07-07 08:45:00 We’ve blogged about redbus.in earlier, and kept you updated on redbus.in and other developments in the non-air travel ticketing sector. Redbus.in is a travel-based startup by young entrepreneurs from BITS-Pilani. Networking with travel-agents and bus service providers across the country, Redbus.in revolutionised bus booking facilities, with Redbus.in offering options to book via credit card or cash, online or offline, among others. Booking via SMS and GPRS has also been introduced. In a recent interview posted on chubbybrain.com, the CEO, Phanindra Sama said that they also aim to target non-Internet users. They do this by providing technology support to bus-ticketing operators who manage heavy volumes. They provide inventory-management SaaS (Software as a Service) to such operators and take a cut on the larger transactions. Pilani Soft Labs Pvt Ltd, the company behind bus ticketing service redBus, has raised second round of funding led by Inventus Capital Partners. Seedfund, ...
By: WATblog
62t.---Initial capital letter ``T'' from Dance of Death Alphabet., from Die
2009-06-12 10:06:00 This decorative initial letter “T”, or drop cap, is from an alphabet designed by Hans Holbein and dating from 1523. The skeleton figures in the alphabet represent death. The letter features a minstrel with his pipe, lying prostrate on the ground, and being dragged away by one Death, whilst another pours something from a vessel into his mouth, presumably poison.(read more...)
Venture Capital Beliefs & Views On Indian Internet Space - (Must Read F
2009-06-10 14:49:00 We had the good fortune of listening to a presentation by Ritesh Banglani from IDG Ventures India at the recently held Startup City event in Bangalore. He pointed out the assumptions and beliefs that their VC firm had on the Indian Internet space. We quite enjoyed the presentation and are sharing his points here. A must read for any internet entrepreneur looking to pitch to a VC. 1) Average monetization per user is 1$ - As a VC they believe that the average per user monetization per year is 1$. Hence they look for companies which can prove that they earn substantially higher per user revenues for them to be interested in investing in the startup. 2) Ad only models dont work - VC’s (IDG ventures in this case) firmly believe that business models online which are supported by purely advertising don’t work. Their assumption is based on the above point of 1$ per user which they feel is too low to support the scaling costs of an online startup with millions of users. 3) E- Co...
By: WATblog
Ahmad subri wrote a new blog post: Sistem Informasi Dalam Capital Market
2009-06-08 20:38:00 Ahmad subri wrote a new blog post: Sistem Informasi Dalam Capital Market By 'subri'
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JOB VACANCY CAPITAL 100
2009-06-02 03:45:00 JOB VACANCY CAPITAL 100 We are looking for some professionals to support our Indonesian Office. Position are offered in: Head of Sales (HS) Sales (SL) Finance (FN) Customer Service (CS) Reception (RC) Requirements: Female Degree in economy or Investment Broker (1), Diploma in Economy (2), Degree in Finance / Accounting (3), Diploma (4&5) Minimum 2 years of work experience in the same position, preferably in finance related ...
Shanghai As World Financial Capital? Maybe Next Century.
2009-05-31 17:59:00 Just finished a fascinating article in Atlantic by Richard Florida, entitled, "How The Crash Will Reshape America." It makes some very interesting points as to why Phoenix and Las Vegas (and large swaths of Florida) may never recover and why New York, Austin, and Seattle (yeah), will do just fine. But within it, and of great relevance to this blog, is a section on why New York will remain as the world's financial capital and why, despite the projected growth of Asia's economies, we should not expect Shanghai, Hong Kong, or anywhere else to usurp it. At least not for an exceedingly long time. At first glance, few American cities would seem to be more obviously threatened by the crash than New York. The city shed almost 17,000 jobs in the financial industry alone from October 2007 to October 2008, and Wall Street as we’ve known it has ceased to exist. “Farewell Wall Street, hello Pudong?†begins a recent article by Marcus Gee in the Toronto Globe and Mail, outlining the po...
By: China Law Blog
Bancarrota de la petrolera PDVSA según Capital News
2009-05-19 19:55:00 Titula el portal Capital News Report (en su número174), Petróleos de Venezuela más cerca de la bancarrota. Dice su redactora Ana Zarzuela que le empresa venezolana “Busca salvavidas forzados en la banca privada, las multinacionales… y hasta en el dinero de las jubilaciones… Pero Pdvsa ya no tiene ni para sostenerse a sí misma. A ...
Need capital to start your business? Don’t despair, there may be a so
2009-05-19 15:19:00 There are a lot of solutions for funding a business beyond dipping into your own personal savings and acquiring venture capital which can not only be difficult but also compromise the amount of control you retain over your enterprise. There are incubator and accelerator programs popping up all over the country. Brian Cork’s Accelerator program and Shotput Ventures are just two examples here in the Atlanta area… Jeff Hilimire of Shotput Ventures will be on Gravity Free Radio this morning and Brian Cork was on earlier this year talking about their programs. Enjoy!
By: Zero-G Creative
Beirut World Book Capital
2009-05-13 19:05:00 Visit Beirut World Book Capital The “Carriers of Civilization” dominated the Mediterranean for centuries, establishing colonies and trading their dyed textiles as far away as Southern Spain… Read more at near-eastern-history And now my chaotic Beirut is picking up the baton from my safe Amsterdam. Beirut, where the ruins of the ancient Roman “school for judges” still ...
New Kind of Politics in our Nation?s Capital:?Culture of Corruption? Crosse
2009-05-13 18:50:00 Remember how sanctimonious the Democrats were back in 2006 finding it easy to run against Republicans who had then controlled Congress for a dozen years? As the then-majority party was abandoning its conservative ideals, scandals were accumulating on a seemingly daily basis. Democrats called it a “culture of corruption” Well, Democrats haven’t needed a decade in ...
By: GayPatriot
62k.---Initial capital letter ``K'' from Dance of Death Alphabet., from Die
2009-05-12 12:56:00 This decorative initial letter “K”, or drop cap, is from an alphabet designed by Hans Holbein and dating from 1523. It features a skeleton representing Death, wearing a fur cap and mantle, and with a flail in its right hand, seizing a nobleman.(read more...)
HOTEL DISTRITO CAPITAL, MÉXICO DF
2009-05-12 03:57:00 ARQUITECTURA: Diámetro ArquitectosDISEÑO INTERIOR: Joseph DirandARTE: Thomas Glassford (Lámpara)ANTIGÜEDADES: Claudia FernándezDISEÑO: Pablo Rovalo
By: the epedestrian
Jefa de Distrito Capital impuesta por Chávez deja sin competencias a Ledezm
2009-04-16 20:08:00 Repito esto es otro golpe constitucional. Jacqueline Faría, la Jefa de Gobierno del Distrito Capital, impuesta por Chávez tomó posesión en la sede de la Alcaldía Metropolitana, sede a la que se le impidió por parte de turbas chavistas ocupar al alcalde metropolitano Antonio Ledezma, elegido por votación popular. La nueva Jefa deja sin la ...
Cherry Blossom Sale Capital Region Etsy Team
2009-04-12 14:56:00 Cherry Blossom Sale The cherry blossoms are blooming in DC. Some members of the Capital Region Etsy Street Team are celebrating with a sale...CREST Cherry Blossom Festival Sale March 28 - April 12Handmade items currently for sale by local artists in the Washington, DC areaCome shop and save! Still time to take a look click hereI'll be extending this sale until early next month, so visit my etsy store new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(57441, 'shop','thumbnail',2,3).renderI-frame();Original, Modern, Fine Art By Contemporary Artist, Pamela Miller. Painting and Art includes: Abstract, Cityscape, Seascape, Asian, Fantasy, Animal (ie Fish, Cat, Horse Art), Nudes, ACEOs, SFA and Still Lifes. Mediums Used: Acrylic, Watercolor and Mixed Media
Aprobada Ley Especial sobre el Régimen del Distrito Capital
2009-04-07 23:22:00 Hugo Chávez en relación a los obispos dijo que le dan ?lástima? porque se ponen del lado de la oposición, esto con motivo de la criminal condena a los Comisarios. Vía telefónica desde China a un programa del canal de estado, expresó su complacencia con la llamada “Ley Especial sobre el Régimen del Distrito Capital’, ...
Bank Bonuses: $50 for Bank of America Checking and $50 for Capital One Savi
2009-03-25 04:04:00 A quick post on a couple of new bank account bonuses. Bank of America is offering a $50 bonus when opening a new MyAccess Checking Account with promotion code GROUP50 and a minimum initial deposit of $25. According to the offer page, there’s no monthly fee for MyAccess Checking Account opened with the above promo code. ...Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary Special bonus offers Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan $25 Bonus Lending Club $25 Sign Up Bonus Bank Bonuses: $50 for Bank of America Checking and $50 for Capital One Savings
Stone Street Capital Mascot Resembles Which Teletubby? CAST NOW!
2009-03-23 16:39:00 Showing its sensitive side Cash Now Pusher Stone Street Capital says: "Some people are critical of annuitants who choose to solve their financial problems by selling some of their structured settlement payments. This criticism is unfair; we should admire those who recognize that they need help with their financial situations, and are responsible enough to realize it’s time to ask for help instead of keeping creditors in limbo and continuing to get into more and more debt. The secondary market’s goal is to tailor each transaction to the annuitant’s specific needs and, in turn, put them into a better financial situation when their transaction is completed".Generally the criticism is of the cash now pushers not the annuitants. Meanwhile a playful diversion. First check out Stone Street Capital's web site and take at look at it's goofy Blue "Cash Cow". THEN watch this video and CAST NOW in comments on which Teletubby the Stone Street Capital cow's face remind...
Federico Tishler en ?Capital Jazz & Bistró?
2009-03-20 15:16:00 La cantante Kiara y la actriz María Antonieta Duque, figuras del espectáculo nacional, unieron esfuerzos en sociedad con la empresaria Marietta Toro para abrir las puertas de ?Capital Jazz & Bistró?. ?Capital Jazz & Bistró?, es un nuevo local ubicado en el quinto piso del C.C. Tolón de Las Mercedes, un restaurante y centro de espectáculos donde la buena música en vivo, el jazz y sus diferentes subgéneros, presentaciones de bandas y artistas nacionales e internacionales, prometen brindar entretenimiento al público durante todo el año, en un ambiente seguro, donde el adulto contemporáneo encontrará diversas alternativas culturales y podrá satisfacer su paladar con lo mejor de la cocina bistró francesa. Desde el 13 de marzo de 2009, noches de esparcimiento se harán presentes con variedad de estilos musicales ejecutados en vivo de miércoles a sábados desde las 8:00 pm, llevados a cabo de la mano del excelente bajista Giovanni Ramírez, con más de 25 años de trayectoria dentro y f...
By: Tomasnomas
The Future of Venture Capital Funding in High Tech
2009-03-03 01:44:00 Like almost every aspect of the current economy, Venture Capital Fundings of High Tech and Software startups are way down.There is pressure on virtually every segment of our economy, and the worldwide financial system is in by far the greatest disarray of our lifetime. The preferred exit strategy for Venture Capitalists, the IPO, pretty much shut down quite a while back. Financial returns at Venture funds have taken a hit like everything else financial, and VCs are definitely not in good position to attract new capital in the near term--given the current frantic flight to quality by investors. Things look dire in the VC business. There are even suggestions by many people, including some prominent VCs, that the long running and revered Venture Capital business model is "broken", and that it will cease to exist as we now know it.So what really is going to happen? Is the end of the world near? (well?maybe, based on the news headlines every day). Will a software or technology entreprene...
Real Estate Capital Gains
2009-03-02 01:39:00 Understanding The Real Estate Capital Gains When Selling Your Home I was reading some blog posts this evening and it became quite clear to me how…well for lack of a better word … ignorant most real estate agents are in regards to the capital gains issue when a homeowner sells their property. It’s not like the information ...Post from: Real Estate Investing information from Real Estate Radio USA Real Estate Capital Gains
Gangland capital of Canada.
2009-02-21 08:23:00 What an honour. We go from most desirable city of residence in the world to crime capital of Canada. No wonder, since we’re no more than a doorstep to those living on Vancouver Island. Go ahead, wipe your dirty boots on us, live it up before you get wiped out by a Tsunami. That is, ...
Learn How to Use Stop Effectively to Profit and Preserve Your Capital
2009-02-20 17:02:00 Are you using stop in your trading to make money, and more importantly, to preserve your capital if the trade doesn’t go your way? In this educational video from INO, you will know what the three widely used stops, dollar stop, percentage stop, and chart stop, are how they work. The video will also teach ...Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary Learn How to Use Stop Effectively to Profit and Preserve Your Capital
The Venture Capital Fund Structure
2009-02-19 23:55:00 Private Equity funds (including Venture Capital funds) are largely structured under a “2 and 20″ business model. This will run through a quick example about how it works from the Limited Parter and General Partner perspective. Limited Partner (LP): Invest money in the fund and include: pensions, investment managers, high-net worth individuals, etc. General Parter (GP): Select companies for investment and manage the portfolio until exit is realized (IPO, strategic sale, recapitalization) The 2/20 model says that the GPs receive a 2% management fee on committed capital (in this case, $100m) and 20% of any realized capital gains. The LPs, on the other hand, invest $100m into the fund and receive their initial investment plus 80% of the gains. These percentages can change, but they are fairly standard in the industry. The management fee is used to keep the lights on and pay salaries (supposedly) and the “carry” or 20% gains is the profit share. Now, in our exa...
Phoenix Is The Kidnap Capital Of America Due To Mexican Drug Cartels
2009-02-13 15:12:00 Hat tip Debbie Schlussel MORE TO COME..... Glenn Beck is discussing this right now.... Will upload audio in the next few hours. UPDATE: Here is the audio of Glenn Beck discussing this. Here is video from Glenn Becks show this evening...
Collapse of the Capital Markets.
2009-01-30 04:02:00 Image by wallyg via FlickrOver the past six-eight years the MildGreens have often made the claim that were illicit drugs to be globally legally regulated, the capital markets would collapse. (cf: Narcodollars for Dummies, introduced to NZ's SCOOP by the MildGreens). While our comment was aimed at the fiscal risk created by pump and dump when black money is laundered, the destabilised banking markets we see today are inseparable.In a ringing endorsement of that claim the following headline substantially agrees.U.N. crime chief says drug money flowed into banksReutersSunday, January 25, 2009VIENNA: The United Nations' crime and drug watchdog has indications that money made in illicit drug trade has been used to keep banks afloat in the global financial crisis, its head was quoted as saying on Sunday.Vienna-based UNODC Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa said in an interview released by Austrian weekly Profil that drug money often became the only available capital when the crisis...
Paul Cox wrote a new blog post: More Video, Sacramento Rally at the Capital
2009-01-28 19:36:00 Paul Cox wrote a new blog post: More Video, Sacramento Rally at the Capital on Sunday, 11-09-08 'n junk. March on the California State Capital
By: BackBeat
Crisis Investing - A Three-Pronged Working Capital Model (WCM) Strategy: Pe
2009-01-23 03:36:00 One of the great things about being a professional investor is the opportunity one has to apply his or her long-term experience to the investment environment that is unfolding (or coming unglued) in the present.If nothing else, most successful investors develop a consistent strategy that allows them to take advantage of short-term changes and the opportunities that they create in a somewhat unemotional manner. You can always tell a "newbie" by a "let's see how you do for a year" comment, or a "what's hot" question.Wall Street would like us to ignore the fact that the stock market is a cyclical beast that changes direction periodically, and almost never at the turn of a calendar quarter or year--- cycles vary in length, breadth, and direction. Inevitably, less experienced investors get caught with their portfolio egos unprepared for market realities.Similarly, Wall Street would like investors to look at income securities (bonds, CEFs, preferred stocks, etc.) with the same analytica...
Crisis Investing - A Three-Pronged Working Capital Model (WCM) Strategy: Pe
2009-01-23 03:36:00 One of the great things about being a professional investor is the opportunity one has to apply his or her long-term experience to the investment environment that is unfolding (or coming unglued) in the present.If nothing else, most successful investors develop a consistent strategy that allows them to take advantage of short-term changes and the opportunities that they create in a somewhat unemotional manner. You can always tell a "newbie" by a "let's see how you do for a year" comment, or a "what's hot" question.Wall Street would like us to ignore the fact that the stock market is a cyclical beast that changes direction periodically, and almost never at the turn of a calendar quarter or year--- cycles vary in length, breadth, and direction. Inevitably, less experienced investors get caught with their portfolio egos unprepared for market realities.Similarly, Wall Street would like investors to look at income securities (bonds, CEFs, preferred stocks, etc.) with the same analytica...
The Investment Gods Are Angry- Working Capital Model (WCM)
2009-01-12 17:46:00 The Working Capital Model (WCM) is an historically new methodology, but with roots deeply imbedded in the building blocks of capitalism, and financial psychology--- if there actually is such a thing.The earliest forms of capitalism sprung from ancient Roman mercantilism, which involved the production of goods and their distribution to people or countries around the Mediterranean.The sole purpose of the exercise was profit and the most successful traders quickly produced more profits than they needed for their own consumption. The excess cash needed a home, and a wide variety of early entrepreneurial types were quick to propose ventures for the rudimentary rich to consider.There were no income taxes, and governments actually supported commercial activities.The investment gods saw this developing enterprise and thought it good. They suggested to the early merchants, and governments that they could "spread the wealth around" by: (1) selling ownership interests in their growing enterpri...
The Investment Gods Are Angry- Working Capital Model (WCM)
2009-01-12 17:46:00 The Working Capital Model (WCM) is an historically new methodology, but with roots deeply imbedded in the building blocks of capitalism, and financial psychology--- if there actually is such a thing.The earliest forms of capitalism sprung from ancient Roman mercantilism, which involved the production of goods and their distribution to people or countries around the Mediterranean.The sole purpose of the exercise was profit and the most successful traders quickly produced more profits than they needed for their own consumption. The excess cash needed a home, and a wide variety of early entrepreneurial types were quick to propose ventures for the rudimentary rich to consider.There were no income taxes, and governments actually supported commercial activities.The investment gods saw this developing enterprise and thought it good. They suggested to the early merchants, and governments that they could "spread the wealth around" by: (1) selling ownership interests in their growing enterpri...
Working Capital Model Investing? Investing Rules Of Engagement-The QDI
2009-01-03 15:00:00 Crash! The 2007 thru 2008 financial crisis halved 401(k), IRA, and Mutual Fund values in a matter of months. For many, retirement dates had to be pushed back; for others, new jobs had to be found. The tragic flaw? No income allocation in the investment program. Market value builds egos; income pays the bills.Few employers cautioned Savings Plan participants that 401(k)s are just not defined benefit programs. Few mutual fund distributors suggested to benefit departments that their programs were missing something of critical importance.Throughout the meltdown, all investment securities fell in market value. But the vast majority of income securities, including closed end income funds (CEFs), have continued to pay interest and dividends. Market value builds over-confidence; income pays the bills.The Working Capital Model (WCM) is a comprehensive system for investment management that is based on uncompromising rules of engagement. The investor's focus must remain centered on the develo...
Linz 2009 European Capital of Culture
2008-12-22 23:40:00 Elements of the Capital of Culture?s program have been in the works ever since 2007. The Capital of Culture year will officially kick off on New Year?s Eve from December 31, 2008 until January 1, 2009. The absolute highlight of Opening09 will be the world premiere of the Rocket Symphony, a work for a chorus of several hundred singers and 16 soloists arrayedalong the banks of the Danube between the Ars Electronica Center, the Nibelungen Bridge,the Lentos Museum of Modern Art and the Brucknerhaus. Their acoustic and visual accompaniment will be a fireworks extravaganza.Copyright: Robert StrieglLinz 2009 European Capital of Culture
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Chesapeake saves best rockfish for last of season - Annapolis Capital
2008-12-21 10:12:00 Chesapeake saves best rockfish for last of seasonAnnapolis Capital, MD -6 hours agoAllow me to remind you once again that the Maryland (and Virginia) striped bass season continues through Dec. 31 - and though bay water temperatures are … More: continued here © The Pro Fisher Guy for Pro Bass Fishing Strategies, Tips, Info and Secrets, ...
What Will Obama Do With Capital Gains Taxes?
2008-12-18 00:43:00 Dow Jones Newswire reports that President-elect Obama's plans include:Exempting seniors earning less than $50,000 from income tax.Increase the top two marginal tax rates from their current levels of 33 percent and 35 percent to 36 percent and 39.6 percent, respectively. Based on 2009 income thresholds, that would result in a tax increase on singles making $171,550 or more and married couples making $208,850 or more.Taxpayers in those brackets also face increased taxes because President-elect Obama plans to restore phase-outs of personal exemptions and itemized deductions. This means that high-earners would not only face higher tax rates, but they would also lose some or all of their personal exemptions and itemized deductions.Obama has also proposed raising the tax rate on capital gains income from 15 percent to 20 percent for single taxpayers making more than $200,000 and for married couples earning more than $250,000 annually.Of course, nothing is set in stone yet and some of the...
0% Long-Term Capital Gain from 2008 to 2010 for Some Investors
2008-12-11 17:09:00 Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary 0% Long-Term Capital Gain from 2008 to 2010 for Some Investors The tax season is coming soon and it’s about time to consider some tax strategies as 2008 quickly draws to a conclusion. With stock markets got hammered so badly this year, there are some moves you can make to ...
0% Long-Term Capital Gain Tax from 2008 to 2010 for Some Investors
2008-12-11 17:09:00 Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary 0% Long-Term Capital Gain Tax from 2008 to 2010 for Some Investors The tax season is coming soon and it’s about time to consider some tax strategies as 2008 quickly draws to a conclusion. With stock markets got hammered so badly this year, there are some moves you can make ...
Rate Updates: EverBank 4.00% Bonus Rate, Capital One 3.40% APY
2008-12-02 04:39:00 Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary Rate Updates: EverBank 4.00% Bonus Rate, Capital One 3.40% APY Don’t know what the motivation is, but it looks like EverBank has changed its mind on the interest rate of its Yield Pledge Money Market Account. (check out my interview with EverBank Direct president) When I first heard about the ...
Nation?s Capital Implements Measures Violating Rights & Property
2008-11-25 19:13:00 -By Frederick Meekins As the nation’s capital, Washington DC is often looked to for various approaches on how to handle a number of growing issues around the country. Usually government eggheads like to formulate their grandiose schemes from their comfortable halls of power and impose them upon areas of the heartland so far from scrutinizing ...
By: Publius Forum
Las entidades de capital riesgo se adaptan al nuevo plan general de contabi
2008-11-19 08:58:00 La Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) ha informado de la elaboración de un borrador para adaptar la contabilidad de las entidades de capital riesgo al nuevo plan general de contabilidad. El objetivo principal es el desarrollo de las normas de contabilidad específica según los nuevos estándares para este tipo de sociedades.El nuevo plan adaptado para este tipo de entidades se recogerá las normas de valoración para las inversiones que realizan este tipo de entidades.Se podrán enviar comentarios sobre este borrador a la CNMV hasta el 24 de noviembre.En ContaFiscaMás informaciónEl Economista |
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