http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:08:14 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-28214-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cleansers-part-deux?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance So sorry, shouldn't hit "send" without a more thorough reading!  Here are a couple more cleansers and their uses: Floor cleaners Carpets - sprinkle baking soda or corn starch on floors, then vacuum Copper... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:37:25 GMT Elise Cooke - Frugal Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28214-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cleansers-part-deux?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-6044-Financial-Literacy-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Whats-your-ID-score?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance In previous columns I’ve talked about the importance of knowing your credit score and I’ve also discussed identity theft issues. Now, I want to tell you about a free service that will inform you of your vulnerability to identity theft.... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:44:02 GMT Claire Moore - Financial Literacy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6044-Financial-Literacy-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Whats-your-ID-score?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-28218-Mortgage-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Gainesville-1-Million-Stimulus-Challenge--1st-time-home-buyer-seminar?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance "No Cost, No Pressure", 1st time home buyer seminar To be sure, there is not much good economic news these days. However, this is truly a unique time period for first-time homeowners. Home-ownership is more affordable because of... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:52:11 GMT Michael Richardson - Mortgage Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28218-Mortgage-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Gainesville-1-Million-Stimulus-Challenge--1st-time-home-buyer-seminar?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-621-Green-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Which-laptops-will-last-the-longest-and-which-will-not?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Keeping electronics out of the landfill and money in your pocket are two very worthwhile goals.  Therefore, it's useful to do your research about what brands are most eco-friendly and how their products rate.  Enter SquareTrade: An analysis... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:44 GMT Shawna Bohan - Green Business Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-621-Green-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Which-laptops-will-last-the-longest-and-which-will-not?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-17547-Financial-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cyber-Monday-Avoiding-aggressive-fraud-schemes-on-Cyber-Monday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Cyber Monday is another hot day for shopping. Relatively new to the scene, Cyber Monday refers to the Monday after Thanksgiving. Retailers dole out amazing deals on their Web sites. Obviously Black Friday isn’t appropriate for internet sales.... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:48:45 GMT Megan Cook - Financial Fraud Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17547-Financial-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cyber-Monday-Avoiding-aggressive-fraud-schemes-on-Cyber-Monday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-24866-Foreclosure-Deals-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Owner-financed-properties?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Sometimes a homeowner will offer owner financing. This is a great way to purchase a home if your credit has not been established or is recovering. If you make your payments in a timely manner, you may be able to obtain a reference from the seller... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:02:45 GMT Aileen Berwick - Foreclosure Deals Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24866-Foreclosure-Deals-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Owner-financed-properties?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-2566-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Stadiums-of-the-NFLUniversity-of-Phoenix-Stadium?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Cost to build- 395 Million Time To build- Three Years Home to- Arizona Cardinals, Fiesta Bowl, BCS Championship game (every 4th year) Capacity- 63,400 which can be expanded to 72,200 Surface- Hybrid Bermuda Grass Owner- Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:51:30 GMT Josh Lobdell - Sports Business Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2566-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Stadiums-of-the-NFLUniversity-of-Phoenix-Stadium?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-5725-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Predictions-for-the-PR-industry-in-2010?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance On November 17th Public Relations students, professionals and educators gathered together on Twitter for the fourth #PRStudChat, exploring questions such as, “What Predictions Do You Have for 2010" This time, Angela Hernandez, President of... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:36:28 GMT Valerie Simon - Public Relations Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5725-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Predictions-for-the-PR-industry-in-2010?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-30570-Business-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Celebrity-sex-tapes-Are-they-the-new-clip-reel?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Recently, the internet has been abuzz with the news of a sex tape featuring former Miss California and current Conservative activist Carrie Prejean. While, by all reports, Miss Prejean’s sex tape is not only unauthorized but quite unwanted, the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:22:16 GMT Chris Griffy - Business Trends Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30570-Business-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Celebrity-sex-tapes-Are-they-the-new-clip-reel?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-21893-Mortgage-and-Housing-Examiner~y2009m11d22-A-fun-Thanksgiving-thank-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Thanksgiving is the holiday when we traditionally gave thanks for a bountiful harvest.  It has evolved into a day of thanks for all the blessings we have in our lives. This year, here in the United States, since Thanksgiving is celebrated... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:33:05 GMT Shelby Bateson - Mortgage and Housing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21893-Mortgage-and-Housing-Examiner~y2009m11d22-A-fun-Thanksgiving-thank-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-8114-Internet-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Internet-marketing--It-is-important-to-have-a-consistent-message-across-cyberspace?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance As you build your Internet presence for marketing your brand, book or business, you want to be very aware of how you are presenting yourself to different audiences. On LinkedIn the information asked for supports a professional image. Thus what... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:48:41 GMT Phyllis Zimbler Miller - Internet Business Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8114-Internet-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Internet-marketing--It-is-important-to-have-a-consistent-message-across-cyberspace?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-7075-Startup-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Quick-checklist-of-marketing-tools-to-promote-your-new-product-or-service?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance No product is sold in a vaccum.  People need to be aware that it exists, what it does, how much it costs, and how and where to get it.  Your goal is to try and make sure that those messages reach people who have a need for what you have... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:52:30 GMT John Edwards - Startup Business Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7075-Startup-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Quick-checklist-of-marketing-tools-to-promote-your-new-product-or-service?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-27854-Bonanzle-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Bonanzle-Marketplace-readies-itself-for-the-holiday-shopping-season?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Bonanzle.com implements a new feature - a markdown manager, available to Premier Members on the site.   Sellers are able to temporarily reduce the prices of items. The reduction lasts for 7 days.... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:44:57 GMT Phaedra Stockstill - Bonanzle Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27854-Bonanzle-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Bonanzle-Marketplace-readies-itself-for-the-holiday-shopping-season?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-14647-Investments-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Time-to-turn-on-the-lights-and-scatter-the-cockroaches?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Well they did it. Not out in the open, of course. Under cover of a Saturday night "procedural vote." After the $100 million according to the press, $300 million according to her ("I am not going to be defensive. And it's not a $100 million... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:12:05 GMT Nancy Tengler - Investments Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14647-Investments-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Time-to-turn-on-the-lights-and-scatter-the-cockroaches?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-7944-Warren-Buffett-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Berkshire-Hathaway-B-shares-to-be-split-regardless-of-BNSF-deal?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Berkshire Hathaway's Board of Directors believes a 50-for-1 split of the company's B shares is advisable regardless of whether the deal to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. goes through, according to an SEC filing yesterday. Berkshire's... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:05:40 GMT William Freehling - Warren Buffett Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7944-Warren-Buffett-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Berkshire-Hathaway-B-shares-to-be-split-regardless-of-BNSF-deal?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-8932-Social-Media-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Four-Ways-Social-Media-Ruins-Your-Email-Marketing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance At least once a week, someone writes to ask me why their email list is dwindling in readership and subscription rates are dropping. Almost without exception, the answer can be narrowed down into one of four mistakes. Although it seems to be in fashion... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:04 GMT Diana Bourgeois - Social Media Marketing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8932-Social-Media-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Four-Ways-Social-Media-Ruins-Your-Email-Marketing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-3934-Travel-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Travel-Marketing-must-come-to-an-end?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance It is with a heavy heart that I must say good bye. Over the months, with continued growth and success, and a few changes, it’s come to the point where I’ve had to make some choices, and I need to let go of this wonderful column. For the... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:21:47 GMT Rochelle Paul - Travel Marketing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3934-Travel-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Travel-Marketing-must-come-to-an-end?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-5736-Managing-Your-Money-Examiner~y2009m11d20-What-should-I-get-my-coworkers-for-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance You see them every day, sometimes more than your own spouse! You spend time with them, talk to them and share your day with them. But there are a lot of them when it comes time for holiday gifting. Do you blow your budget and buy everybody something,... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:42 GMT Sherrie Muldoon - Managing Your Money Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5736-Managing-Your-Money-Examiner~y2009m11d20-What-should-I-get-my-coworkers-for-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-26987-Bargains-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Top-5-Black-Friday-Shopping-Myths?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance Black Friday is rapidly approaching and retailers are gearing up to compete for your consumer dollars. We've already seen some of the deals and we can say that you're in for a treat this year. It is really important to understand the intricacies of... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:38:25 GMT Yung Trang - Bargains Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26987-Bargains-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Top-5-Black-Friday-Shopping-Myths?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance http://www.examiner.com/x-462-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Verizons-Island-of-Misfit-Toys-funny-ad-hits-ATT-where-it-hurts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance And now for another great ad from Verizon that was created after AT&T filed their lawsuit in response to Verizon's "Map for That" ad. And, just in time for Christmas, too! The toys on the island were sure surprised to see the iPhone... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:26 GMT Jennifer L. Taylor - Marketing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-462-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Verizons-Island-of-Misfit-Toys-funny-ad-hits-ATT-where-it-hurts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Business_and_Finance