Monthly Archives: January 2012

How To Start A Business On No Budget

1785-39954 If you've been wanting to start a business for a while you may be held back by the fact that you don't have much in the way of savings. There are plenty of businesses you can start up with little cash, but what if you don't have any at all? If your problem happens to be no money you probably also have no credit which leaves your resources to borrow money very slim. If this is the case you do have a couple of options depending on your situation. Side jobs or part time work could be the answer. Read more [...]

On The Subject Of Kiva Again

My last post mentioned Kiva, and their microlending program. I have mentioned them before in another post too. The thing is I love what they're doing. That whole 'teach a man to fish' deal. I think it's great. Helping people who are trying their best to help themselves, but need a little boost. Read more [...]

Keep Priorities in Line With a Look At Old Age

elderly couple and care worker Two events in the past week have given me added perspective about those things that are most important towards the end of one’s life. First, I went to visit an old family friend at brookdale assisted living, a retirement home and care facility. This friend had led a normal life that was marred by some tragic and unforeseeable turns. Her husband died young of a heart attack. The company she worked for went out of business. Finally, only a couple years after she finally retired, she was diagnosed Read more [...]