For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity

Author Financiarul Posted on September 4, 2015Categories Business, Economy, Entrepreneurs   Leave a comment on For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity

The U.S. is home to an estimated 40,523 carpet and upholstery cleaning businesses, and the industry generates about $4 billion of revenue every year. But now, entrepreneurs within the industry are adapting to the consequences of two major natural disasters at opposite ends of the weather spectrum — floods and droughts. In Colorado, enterprising millennial Jonathan Barnett founded Oxi Fresh nine years ago in Denver, Colorado, when he was just 21. He wants to help pioneer environmentally friendly carpet cleaning … Continue reading “For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity”

New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers

Author Financiarul Posted on September 4, 2015November 27, 2020Categories Business   Leave a comment on New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers

With the global number of smartphone users growing by 42% annually, it’s no wonder that Acer is trying to stand out with their newest model, the Predator 6 smartphone. According to a recent CNET report, Acer revealed the Predator 6 and its hottest compatible accessory, the Predator Projector, at the International Franchise Association electronics show. The new smartphone, with a 10-core MediaTek processor, 4GB of RAM, and a camera boasting 21 megapixels, targets a very specific market. One of Acer’s executives gave … Continue reading “New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers”

Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges

Author Financiarul Posted on September 4, 2015January 11, 2021Categories Business, Economy, Financing, Investing   Leave a comment on Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges

While the Dow Jones does its best impression of a roller coaster, some economists are hailing new data as a strong indicator of a healthy economy overall. Since 2011, the number of bankruptcies filed in the United States has been cut in half. The number of U.S. businesses filing for bankruptcy dropped by 50%, while the number of families and individuals dropped by 48%. In total, that means the number of bankruptcy cases plunged by 660,000 in just four years. … Continue reading “Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges”

Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY Designers

Author Financiarul Posted on September 1, 2015Categories Business, Sales & Marketing   Leave a comment on Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY Designers

In the past, taking on do-it-yourself (DIY), budget-friendly interior design was a difficult task, relegated to savvy reality television hopefuls and individuals who enjoyed finding themselves elbows-deep in the clearance section of home decorating outlets. But now, thanks to Kmart, everyone can incorporate the latest interior design trends without breaking bank. In recent social media posts, DIY designers are taking to Instagram and Twitter to flaunt their well-curated and smartly decorated living spaces. The catch? The designs were completed using … Continue reading “Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY Designers”

Mobile Ad Spending Higher Than Ever, According to Recent IAB Survey

Author Financiarul Posted on August 24, 2015Categories Business   Leave a comment on Mobile Ad Spending Higher Than Ever, According to Recent IAB Survey

A new report has been released by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) stating that mobile advertising grew exponentially over the past year — not just in the U.S., but on a global scale. According to AdWeek and Marketing Land, global mobile ad revenue reached $31.9 billion in 2014, which was a 64% increase from mobile advertising expenditures in 2013. Considering that 67% of consumers are more likely to make a purchase from a business that maintains a good mobile website … Continue reading “Mobile Ad Spending Higher Than Ever, According to Recent IAB Survey”

The Greek Stock Market Just Opened After 5 Weeks of Silence — And It’s Still One Big Mess

Author Financiarul Posted on August 12, 2015March 2, 2021Categories Business, Headlines, Investing   Leave a comment on The Greek Stock Market Just Opened After 5 Weeks of Silence — And It’s Still One Big Mess

With everything happening in the stock market today more people are reading investment banking articles seeking to explain how investment banking relates to what everyday people are seeing in the news. Many people do not know investment banking basics because what investment banks do not seek out average people as clients. If you are interested in understanding this part of our economy you may want an investment banking guide that can walk you through how banks apply for the FINRA … Continue reading “The Greek Stock Market Just Opened After 5 Weeks of Silence — And It’s Still One Big Mess”

Commercial Real Estate Rates Rise, Says Fed

Author Financiarul Posted on August 7, 2015Categories Business   Leave a comment on Commercial Real Estate Rates Rise, Says Fed

The Federal Reserve announced on July 15 that commercial real estate prices have been rising quickly in certain regions of the country, and if the trend should continue, it’s possible that it could jeopardize the country’s financial stability. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Federal Reserve presented its semiannual report to Congress on Wednesday and stated that, in additional to increased property prices, the economy is now seeing that “underwriting standards at banks and in commercial … Continue reading “Commercial Real Estate Rates Rise, Says Fed”