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Archive for January, 2008

January 9, 2008

Qualifying for Loans

One of the most complicated things that a person can face in their financial life is trying to qualify for a loan. Though it might sound the same, not every loan is on the same playing field, though. In fact, you will eventually come to find that most loans are much different. For instance, qualifying [...]

January 8, 2008

Verizon Ringtones and Other Ways to Personalize Your Cell Phone

Tired of having a cell phone that looks and sounds just like everyone else’s?  There are a number of ways to personalize your cell phone:

You can download ringtones to make your ring sound different than other people’s who have the same phone as you.  For example, many websites offer free and low cost ringtones for [...]

January 8, 2008

Small Business Loans and Business Plans: How to Start a Small Business

Are you thinking of starting a small business, but aren’t sure how? Here are some tips to help you get started, from writing business plans to getting small business loans.
 
Write your business plan. Although this step is often overlooked, it is important for a small business owner to have a solid business plan. Your business plan indicates how [...]

January 7, 2008

Promotional Bags: 5 Creative Marketing Methods

Promotional bags are a great way to market your business.  Not only does the recipient get something that they can use and appreciate, but they also will be advertising for your company anytime they use their bag.  This is a great form of marketing that really works for both of you.
Here are 5 creative ideas for how [...]

January 1, 2008

Saving for College with Bank Accounts

Each year the cost of attending college or an institution of higher education continues to rise. Because of this, saving for college is even more important for parents and their children. To help defer the costs for college, parents open bank accounts to save money for their children’s college education, often times before the child [...]