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Vehicles for Offshore Investing

After reading our previous blog post on the benefits of of offshore investing, you’re probably eager to build your offshore portfolio. As with all forms of investing, there’s no guarantee that you’ll turn a profit. But if you’re willing to take the chance, and strategically plan your where and how to invest, you’ll reap the…

Smart Money: The Pros and Cons of Offshore Investing

Thinking about placing some money in offshore investments? Expanding your portfolio to foreign markets can offer significant�returns if you’re willing to take the risk. Offshore investing offers�opportunities for all types of investors, including real estate, commercial business, money markets, and more. Before spending your hard-earned money in offshore investments, you should familiarize yourself with its…

Benefits of Seeking Offshore Funding

Still struggling to obtain the necessary venture capital to launch your business? It’s no secret that the U.S. banks are lending less money, and less often, in the wake of the housing market crash. Previously, nearly anyone could obtain a loan, regardless of his or her credit score and revenue. However, banks are now taking…

A Business Loan could be a Great Option for your Startup

Let’s face it, every entrepreneur needs venture capital to start his or her own small business. Without capital, there’s simply no way to convert your vision into a reality. Even though banks are not lending as much as they used to, business loans may be an option for some business owners and if you choose…

World Bank Forcasts Decline In Global Economy Growth

The World Bank is forecasting a slower-than-usual global economic growth this year, raising concerns for financial institutions and investors alike. According to the Wall Street Journal, the World Bank is forecasting the global economy to grow by just 3% this year — down from 3.2% in 2014. Some people may turn their heads at the…

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Mastering The Art of The Elevator Pitch

Trying to pitch a new business idea to investors in an elevator isn’t an easy to task (to say the least). Most venture capitalists are busy people who don’t want to spend their time — even on the elevator — talking about the weather or other irrelevant topics. So, it’s your job to convince him…

NY Regulators Create Tougher Cybersecurity Exams For Banks

The Big Apple’s lead banking regulator Benjamin Lawsky announced a series of new changes coming to the cybersecurity examination process state banks are required to pass. The new exam is expected to be tougher than the federal exam, which may result in fewer banks being approved. According to TheHill.com, the exam will cover a wide…

What Investors Look for in a Business Plan

Although you definitely need a business plan to find investors, your plan alone–no matter how good it is–isn’t enough to attract investors. The investment decision depends on a lot of other factors: the business team and its track record, the product you’ll be selling, the competitive advantage you have and what your market is, among…

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Acquiring Capital For a Retail Business Venture

The high cost of starting a retail business venture is a heavy financial burden that many entrepreneurs aren’t able to handle. Like many�business ventures, owners of retail stores may require�venture capital to pay for their business’s physical location (typically through a lease), overhead, payroll, inventory, business license, insurance, and other associated costs. And if you…

ENTREPRENEURS: Keep your ears open for wisdom from staff!

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Will Shale, Deepwater Projects Be Cancelled In 2015?

More than $150 billion in oil and gas projects worldwide are expected to be canceled next year as oil prices continue to fall. Norwegian consulting firm Rystad Energy is expecting companies to make final investment decisions on a total of 800 projects valued at $500 billion and totaling nearly 60 billion barrels of oil…