Ups and Downs: The Stock Market

Not sure what is going on with the stock market? I don't know either. No one has a crystal ball and will be able to predict the stock markets ups and downs. The only thing I can say is it is going to continue to go down over the long run if the economy and republican's continue to put the US in a recession (or depression?).

My advice is to invest in tangible goods, gold, silver, or something that is not going to disappear with the click of a button. If it is only money on someones computer it could be gone in a flash.

Not to scare anyone but diversify into tangible investment vehicles or rack up debt. Eventually their is going to be a bail out and you will get a clean slate...did I just say that?

Skate Shoes Reveal Young Adult Trends

The male adolescent and young adult market will be one of a few segments that will be profitable during the coming recession. Understanding their lifestyle will be key in competing for their dollars. Throughout the world, adolescents and young men enter the skating culture. Popular video games, clothing, and equipment provide clues to their needs and desires. One very expressive outlet can be seen by the skate shoes they wear.

The colors and symbols expose needs of affiliation and self concept. Similar designs of Adio skate shoes and the vibrant colors reveal these aspects. Individualism is also evident with custom skate shoes. Aligning strategy with the skating culture can be very profitable when products and services connect with this market segment of skating die hards.

Guy Kawasaki on PowerPoint Presentations

Former Apple Macintosh chief evangelist Guy Kawasaki, illustrates a simple to remember and truly effective mini-set of rules to conquer PowerPoint an inability to augment the presentation being delivered.

Governmental Agencies for Small Business Success

Here are some small business resources that can be of great help when you are looking for governmental agency information and guides to better small business success.

- Official Business Link to the US Government
- United States Small Business Administration
- Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
- US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Small Business Research Funding Opportunities

Use these small business governmental agencies to your advantage to fund your business, get info on how to run your business, and how to stay on the government's good side.

5 Business TV Shows You Should Watch

1) The Apprentice
2) Bosom Buddies
3) American Chopper
4) Cashmere Jungle
5) Designing Women

Do you remember any of your favorite TV shows that included small business owners? Comment away!

iBank: Small Business Finance Network

iBank is America's #1 Online Small Business Finance Network and enables corporations to sell more products and services to their customers through a seamless connectivity to credit and capital.

Tom Markel is founder of iBank and this video speaks to small business owners offering a way to finance your small business.

Top 10 Small Business Resources

Are you looking for small business resources, tips, articles, and governmental advice? Are you looking for a small business eMagazine or eNewspaper that you can read everyday to get your small business news?

The following are the top 10 small business resources that will assist you to become a better small business owner and entrepreneur:

Top 10 Small Business Resources
Entrepreneur Magazine
USA Today Small Business Blog
The Washington Post Small Business Blog
U. S. Small Business Administration
Fortune Small Business on CNNMoney.com
AOL Small Business Portal
New York Times Small Business News
IRS Small Business Resources
BusinessWeek Small Business News
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Did I miss a small business resource? Post a comment and feel free to add a link to the small business resource, magazine, blog, or eNews site.