General Findings
Currently applying for a business loan requires a bit of luck. If you have an exceptional credit record, you may still be turned down due to banks being more cautious of who they lend money too due to current turbulent financial situation. It is ironic however that the money they are lending comes from the customers themselves.
You may see many sad stories on the news lately about people who have lost it all due to the bad choices that some bank executives have made when it comes to investing. As a result many of these executives have shamefully apologized for their mistakes. This may never be enough however for those that were left hanging to dry.
Bad lending and bad borrowers go hand in hand. One cannot exist without the other. However, one must recognize that all though there are checks and balances lenders cannot always prevent a bad loan as we see that people are acquiring large sums of money without having any clue as to how they will pay it back.
One should think twice about accepting a large loan in that you may not be able to pay it back. This would result in bad credit that may haunt you for a long while.
It is key that you borrow responsibly. Don’t go overboard with borrowing and only take what you will need. In current times speculation is frowned upon and you will need to monitor your spending habits closely. Make do with what you have.
Borrow sensibly and you can survive economic turmoil and look forward to better days ahead. This may seem like a boring concept but it is key to your success and your future.
You need to get out and get real business credit and stop using your personal credit cards as leverage. I can be the first to tell you that there is a lot of business credit available even in this awful economy. If you start leveraging your personal assets for your business though you could end up broke and homeless. Not to mention stressed out and separated from your family.
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Posted in Finances · November 18th, 2009 · Comments (0)
‘Phishing’ is one of the most common techniques used by scammers today. If you don’t want to be a victim of this scam, it’s time to make yourself aware.
What is ‘phishing’? Phishing is when scammers trick unsuspecting victims into giving up their personal information or even bank account numbers. The way they trick victims is by sending out fake emails or setting up fraudulent websites that appear legitimate, asking you to input your information. These types of scams are from the 90s but are still popular today.
Advanced scammers often use the same logos and designs as real-world companies so as to appear legitimate. These ‘wolves in sheep’s clothing’ will then trick victims out of their information by directing them to a website asking them to input their information. Those who fall for this scam often do so because they are unaware of the scam and have done business with the company before, so they don’t think anything of receiving an email or link from the company.
Phishing scams affect online business owners too, but in a different way than it affects consumers. Consumers are more cautious in making online transactions because of phishing scams and the way they prey on unsuspecting victims. The Federal Trade Commission works against the perpetrators of such cyber crimes and encourages people to be careful when giving information away, especially over the internet.
Most credit card companies accept online applications, but not every website can be trusted. Before you fill in your next online application with your personal information, make sure the company you’re dealing with is reputable. The Better Business Bureau is a good source for figuring out who can be trusted because they log records of consumer complaints. However, no complaint record doesn’t mean you’re safe. Do as much research as you can ti find out more about the company and their practices.
Another important tip is using a site that operates on a secure server. You can easily tell the difference between a safe site and a not-so-safe site if you know what to look for. First, the URL should say ‘https://.’ The ’s’ at the end of ‘https://’ means the site is secure. There will also be a tiny icon that looks like a lock in the bottom right side of your browser window. The site is safe when it is in the ‘locked’ position.
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Posted in Finances · November 15th, 2009 · Comments (0)