Web Exclusives - Finance
Stressed out by distressed assets?
By Brian W. TuiteWith rising credit defaults and the economy making only fits and starts toward a recovery, companies that extend consumer and commercial credit are facing a growing pile of distressed assets and uncertainty over how to shrink it.
Charged-off consumer receivables, for example, remain at historically high levels as banks and…
08.30.2010Six key questions to ask before hiring a CFO: part 2
By Marty Koenig and Keith McAslan(Editor’s note: This is the second of three parts. Read part 1.)
2. What questions should I ask a CFO to be sure he/she has the experience and personality traits to help me?
Ask them if they are a Strategist and Visionary. He/she must always think ahead. Reporting…
08.20.2010How to live with a sense of financial abundance
By Wayne FarlowDo financial concerns ever keep you awake at night? Are financial issues putting stress on your marriage? Do you live in fear of financial scarcity? If any of these apply, your personal finances may be controlling your life.
People often believe that financial abundance means having more money. I have…
08.16.2010Establishing business credit: part 2
By Keith McAslan(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts. Read part 1.)
Here are the seven steps critical to establishing business credit:
1. Company Legal Structure - The business must be a legal entity unto itself in order to establish business credit. Therefore, it is recommended to form a corporation…
08.13.2010Establishing business credit: part 1
By Keith McAslanPersonal credit building starts when an individual provides their social security number and applies for their first credit card. At that point a credit profile is started with the personal credit reporting agencies in the region of the country in which they reside.
This profile, also commonly known as a…
07.28.2010Revamp your investment strategies
By Jack RobinsonInvestors often wonder what the best investment solutions are for their portfolios and how to provide sufficient diversification to weather various market environments.
For years, investors diversified portfolios with a combination of domestic stocks, international stocks, bonds, and cash. At times of extreme market conditions, many of these traditional asset…
07.27.2010What investors look for in bioscience startups: part 2
By Arlen D. Meyers and Jeff SchottlerVCs take on significant risk by investing in early stage companies. It is critical they do as much due diligence on potential investment opportunities as possible.
It would take volumes to discuss in detail what VCs look for but generally, they will assess at least seven critical factors very closely. The…
