Using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Today, less and less people are reading the newspaper (although it is still a popular pastime within many circles); the fading popularity of tactual news sources means that more and more people are advertising online in place of traditional advertising. Magazine ads, newspaper ads, and billboards are slowly taking a backseat to online marketing. So how can a smaller business navigate competitively online? For starters, they can launch one (or several) social media campaigns.

Small business social media campaigns are one of the most important elements in online advertising; virtually everyone is plugged into Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Social media efforts level the playing field in terms of advertising; most social media platforms are free, which means that even smaller businesses that can’t afford extreme advertising efforts have a fair shot. Here’s how you can use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to grow your business. (more…)

You have a meeting on the opposite side of the country tomorrow morning. Driving is unreasonable, even if you did have enough time for that. There is realistically only one option in front of you: flying. You check every airline and ticket for the best time and price. You leave for the airport hours in advance, preparing yourself to stand around and waste one of your most prized possessions: time. You wait in line to print your boarding pass, wait to check your luggage, wait to go through security, and wait for your plane to start boarding. A charter private plane in St. Louis can present you with a novel and seemingly futuristic opportunity of being able to adjust a plane ride to your schedule and not adjust your schedule to make the plane. Forget stressing about driving or flying; schedule a flight on a charter plane. (more…)

Many people wonder if they should be buying precious metals right now. With the amount of money the U.S. government is printing, how much is a dollar still worth? If you want to protect your future, do not want to be victimized by today’s currency crisis, and want a secure a profitable return on your investment, talk to a gold buyer in San Francisco. The dealer can give you excellent advice, and help you find the items you need for your venture, at a price you can afford. On the other hand, you may not want to buy expensive coins or jewelry, but sell some because you need cash fast. Either way, verify that you are dealing with a reputable shop before committing to a transaction. You can accomplish this by asking many targeted questions, such as the following: (more…)

Unless you work in the jewelry industry, are filthy rich or find getting married seven or more times is fun, you are only going to pick out one major diamond in your life.  That diamond will be for an engagement ring. Milwaukee jewelers can offer you any style imaginable. But it’s up to you to know exactly what that ring will say when she first lays eyes on it. Jewelers use what is known as the four C’s. Here’s what those C’s mean for you.

Cut

The cut of the diamond is literally its shape. There are lots of technical terms here that would likely make your eyes glaze over and your thoughts turn to the in-laws you will soon be acquiring. Instead, ask yourself these questions: Is my girl traditional? Is she fun and quirky? Is she all about the image of wearing a ring? (more…)

The day you have been dreaming of has finally arrived. You have found the perfect home in Sacramento, California and you are ready to buy it and start a new chapter of your life. How do you pay for the house, though? You are probably like the majority of people who have to figure out how to pay for their dream home without winning the lottery. It might be that your only option is to find a company that offers Sacramento mortgage loans so you can actually buy your home.

What You Need to Know to Get a Loan

When you go to apply for a loan, the loan officer is going to look at your credit score and your credit report. If you have made some bad financial moves, even if you were just a young teenager, you might not get the loan and your dream home will be sold to someone else. (more…)