Capitalism under Attack in the United States

Capitalism has been the economic system used in the United States for generations. The United States economy and lifestyle, is based on these capitalistic principles. A company that pursues a risky and dangerous business model, and is not profitable will likely close, file for bankruptcy (Chapter 7 or Chapter 11) or forced to secure new … Read more

Investment From Abroad is Right or Wrong?

INTRODUCTION One of the outstanding features of globalization in the financial services industry is the increased access provided to non-local investors in several major stock markets of the world. Increasingly, stock markets from emerging markets permit institutional investors to trade in their domestic markets. Indian stock market opened to Foreign Institutional Investors in 14th … Read more

Can Merchants Barter Exchange–Bartering Be An Alternative To Cash?

Not a day goes by without my hearing or reading about economic, credit, or cash flow problems. That’s what happens when you work in the barter industry. Thankfully it is very refreshing to be able to talk to people I meet about the solution and not just agree with them and be part of the … Read more

Be Annuity Marketing Smart – Use Science Instead of Art in Direct Mail

I have a lot of fun listening to annuity agents and their ideas about marketing and lead generation. One of my favorite methods of lead generation is direct mail. I have found through the years that direct mail is effective and leads to sales. Many agents think it is old fashioned and a waste of … Read more