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Silver’s Dirty Little Secret

With silver prices going up, up, up, you’d think that silver would be a stellar jewelry investment, right?

After all, buying jewelry as an investment is a good thing. Isn’t it? According to financial wiz, Suzi Orman, buying jewelry as a long term investment is actually not such a good idea. Her biggest point is that the markup seen in stores overrides the benefits of buying jewelry as an investment. She has a good point.

Silver jewelry demonstrates this perfectly.

There are several factors that go into the pricing of jewelry. And it’s typical for sellers to mark up their pieces 100, 200 or 300 percent of the cost to manufacture it, which really shouldn’t be surprising. But these other points just might surprise you.

Gram Price

The most important aspect of silver jewelry pricing is the […]

By admin|March 15th, 2012|Buying Jewelry, Jewelry Investments, Silver|Comments Off

India’s Love Affair with Gold

India has a love affair with gold, and it goes beyond buying small “pretties” to adorn the body. In India, the dream is to acquire gold – and as much of it – as you can afford. For there, gold isn’t merely a component of jewelry, it’s a wearable display of riches.

Gold has always played a role in Indian society; there is even a Hindu God dedicated to wealth and prosperity (among other things) called Lakshmi. One day each year is dedicated to Lakshmi. Hindus are taught that buying gold on that day will result in prosperity for the buyer. Gold buying one day before or one day after won’t have the same outcome.

Effect on World Gold Market

India’s demand for gold is so high that they represent 32 percent of the total world gold market. […]

By admin|March 11th, 2012|Gold Prices, History of Gold|Comments Off

Are you Marketing or Selling? Success Sunday

It used to be that sales and marketing were two distinctly different functions. Marketing was all about messaging – what to say to your target audience to entice them to look into your business further. Sales was all about . . . making sales.

Today, the lines have blurred between sales and marketing. Understanding how these two formerly different business roles have merged will be the key to keeping your business top-of-mind with prospects and current clients as well as make more sales.

In a recent blog post at Duct Tape Marketing, author Josh Jantsch outlines how these two areas have come together to change the face of business acquisition and communication. This doesn’t mean the old ways aren’t still “out there.” However, the old “tried and true” ways of doing sales and marketing work less well in the new economy, especially with the inclusion of digital mediums such as social […]

By admin|February 26th, 2012|Business Building, Success Sunday|Comments Off

7 Things to Keep in Mind as You Break a Bad Habit – Success Sunday

Everyone has a bad habit or two that he or she would like to be free of. It could be smoking, eating too much, talking too much, watching TV, living with too much clutter, you name it, it could be a bad habit for someone.

Of course, it’s only a bad habit if it interferes with your health, safety, sanity or well-being – or that of others. It could also be that you have a habit you’re not even aware of. In that case, you’ll need to ask people you trust if there’s anything about you that might be worth looking into more or changing. If they care about you, they’ll be honest, as long as they feel you’re asking with an open and willing heart. If you get mad at them for giving you an answer […]

By admin|February 19th, 2012|Success Sunday|Comments Off

Taking the Long View (Part 2)

This article is a continuation of the Success Sunday post earlier this week.

These last four points speak to the importance of planning and creating a bigger vision for your business – and taking care of yourself in the process.

Avoid the Shiny Object Syndrome. All too often, solopreneurs and entrepreneurs will see new, exciting and different information that catches their eye and piques their curiosity. You may have had this happen to you. A new way of managing your business pops up in your inbox; a new success formula guaranteed to help you make money shows up in an ezine you’ve subscribed to; a friend recommends a guru who will help you take your business to the next level . . . all these and more can happen. There’s nothing wrong with any of these things. The […]

By admin|February 16th, 2012|Success Sunday|Comments Off

Taking the Long View – Success Sunday (Part 1)

Whether you’re new at self-employment or a seasoned pro, there are a few key things you can do to help move your business forward and grow your bottom line. Determining how far, fast and big you want your business to grow is a fundamental cornerstone to the success of your venture. Yes, you must pay attention to what’s happening today; but taking a longer view, say three years, will reorient your thinking from what’s possible today to what’s possible in the future.

Here are some statements to complete to jumpstart your thinking:

Three years from now…
My primary business income stream will consist of…
My cash flow will have changed from where it is today to…
I will be working (add #) of hours per week in my business…
My team will […]

By admin|February 12th, 2012|Success Sunday|Comments Off

Low Cost Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is NEXT WEEK.

Eek.

If you’re in a relationship, the pressure is definitely on to give some sort of gift to your sweetheart. Big or small, expensive or not, a token of your affection is appreciated on this designated day of love.

But many families, couples and singles are stressed about money. While there might be an economic recovery happening, most haven’t experienced it yet.

If this sounds like you, then I urge you to read on for some low cost ideas on how to spend the upcoming February 14 holiday.

However, I’d be remiss to not say that these ideas are good any time of the year. Why limit yourself to just one day?

Leave a love note on your sweetie’s pillow after they leave for work. You can add a couple of mints or […]

By admin|February 9th, 2012|Home and Family|Comments Off

It’s Tax Time! – Success Sunday

It’s tax time again. Didn’t we JUST do this?

Instead of panicking in early April, when you realize that you only have a couple weeks left and haven’t even started to prepare your return, we thought we’d give you some tips to get you moving in that direction sooner than later. Here are our top 9 tips to help you file your taxes. Do you have any that you’d like to add? (more…)

By admin|February 5th, 2012|Success Sunday|Comments Off

Optimism as a Way of Life – Success Sunday

Your outlook on life is so important, and yet many people never give it much thought. If you’re optimistic, you’ll open doors for yourself and lead a happy life. However, with a negative mindset, you could end up in places that you never intended to be. (more…)

By admin|January 29th, 2012|Success Sunday|Comments Off

Putting Your Home’s Best Face Forward

We’ve all seen it; the nice looking house that goes up for sale with a reasonable sale price. The house should sell fast but it doesn’t. In fact, it just sits on the market, becoming a liability because it has been for sale too long. In a decent housing market, there’s no excuse for a nicely appointed and well priced home to go unsold. So how does it happen? Most often, it’s because the seller wasn’t aware of how their everyday lives and belongings influence potential buyers. Solutions to the problems can be as simple as a coat of paint and as complex as wallpaper removal and new flooring. This is called “restaging.”

In today’s competitive home seller’s market, every advantage you can create for your home will put you closer to your […]

By admin|January 25th, 2012|Home and Family|Comments Off

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