All Posts in "Month: November 2023"

Does Going Green Really Make Good Business Sense?

If you’re like me, the whole notion of going green conjures up an image of a gathering of 60’s hippies (remember them) wearing sandals and carrying placards saying Save The Planet. Well, maybe you’re not as outdated as me, but you should get my general drift, going green is for far-left radicals demanding everyone lower their carbon footprint this very instant. Mainly because climate change and global warming are serious issues, which should be addressed by everyone, or the planet is going to hell in a handbasket fast – like, right now!

Perhaps that’s the extreme view of going green  

Thomas Veneman by — November 30, 2023 in Business
Buy Cheap Car Insurance Info: How to Find an Affordable Auto Insurance Policy Online

Whether you are hoping to buy cheap car insurance for the first time or want to get a new policy, you need to shop online and do some comparison to make sure you get the best deal. You will need some type of coverage, no matter where you live. Your auto lender and state’s laws will require you to have at least the basic coverage.

To help you get the most affordable auto insurance possible, here are some things you need to know:

• Even if you already have a policy, you still need to review it at least once  

Thomas Veneman by — November 28, 2023 in Insurance
Recession Means Market Share So Increase Your Budget For Marketing And Branding

Recessionary times weed out the weak and the strong prosper. In business terms that means they can gain market share. Another perk about these poor economic times is that you can negotiate a better deal for your company and the various forms of advertising since you know that everyone else is cutting or that they are completely stopping to advertise.

Our economy and the global economy is in a pickle. There is waning consumer confidence. Everyone seems broke. Spending has tightened. The mortgage crisis is still taking victims. Just look at the mammoth of a company that it has brought  

Thomas Veneman by — November 28, 2023 in Entrepreneur
Divorce Financial Planning: Take Control of Your Finances

Do you know your credit score or the details of your Social Security report? Can you find the deed to your house, mortgage, life insurance policies, car title, car insurance policies, tax returns for the past 5 years, brokerage and bank statements for the past year? Do you know what your spouse earns or how much is going into a 401k plan annually?

Getting divorced is often a wake up call when it comes to finding out what you know and don’t know about your family finances.

Managing your finances is not about knowing which stock, bond or mutual fund  

Thomas Veneman by — November 27, 2023 in Finance