September 10, 2010
Andrew Presti
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0 CommentsOne of life’s many ironies is that you need a solid marketing budget when economic times require you (and everyone else) to tighten the purse strings. To be effective, marketing requires the right mix of reach and frequency – or to put it in layman’s terms, a series of ads in the right mix of […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsHave you ever loaded a new cartridge on your inkjet printer only to have the low ink indicator come on within days? Or perhaps your color inkjet printer appears to go through new cartridges at an alarming rate even when you aren’t printing many documents in color. With complete cartridge sets costing $40 or more, […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 Commentsf your kids are going back to school, now is a great time to educate them about money. Baby boomers were taught to save for a rainy day. The younger generations? Not so much. Still, parents must realize that they are part of the problem – and the solution. If children don’t hold part-time jobs, […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsAugust saw the markets putter along, with volatility a constant factor as economic concerns resurfaced. July’s data provided some positive news for housing starts and industrial production. Unemployment continued to cause concern, with weekly jobless totals hitting a high in mid-August that we had not seen since November. The decline in market indices was precipitated […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsWhen was the last time you asked your customers if they were happy with your products or services? No news is good news, right? Wrong! While clients might seem happy, how much do you really know about their level of satisfaction with your company? A negative experience will most likely be brought to your attention, […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsWhile the new health care bill affects the way small businesses maintain and administer medical plans, one small provision in the bill has nearly been overlooked in the hubbub of activity. Beginning in 2012, companies must report to the IRS payments of more than $600 a year to any vendor, including individuals and corporations. Where’s […]
Read moreSeptember 09, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsTax experts and economists offered mixed reviews about the feasibility of the Obama administration’s attempt to pass additional tax cuts now with the legislative year winding down, even as the president declined Sept. 3 to specify what proposals his administration will advance. On Aug. 30, the president announced that he will propose a series of […]
Read moreSeptember 08, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsIn another move aimed at stabilizing the still-shaky economy, President Obama on Wednesday will introduce a new $200 billion tax cut giving businesses across the country an incentive to buy new equipment in the short term, according to a senior administration official. The tax cut would allow businesses to write off 100% of new investments […]
Read moreSeptember 07, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsPresident Barack Obama will call for a 100-billion-dollar business tax credit this week to boost the sagging US economic recovery, The Washington Post reported. Obama will use a speech in Cleveland on Wednesday to launch what administration officials said was a new policy push, it said. The proposal would increase and permanently extend research and […]
Read moreSeptember 06, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsFor those who dare to think ahead, today’s down market and low interest rates offer great tax saving opportunities. Low interest rates are a bummer for investors, but if you’re serious about doing some estate planning right now, your heirs could reap a bonanza. Although the estate tax was repealed for one year at the […]
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