The Fundamentals of Self-Directed Investing Tens of millions of people have no investment accounts and that’s a shame because it’s vital to have money set aside for retirement or for emergencies. Times will not always be booming and given how our governments manage our economy, there is sure to be pain inflicted on the general…
Best Stocks to Buy Right Now Time to look at the best stocks for December. We have some lists from the major stock market investing advisors. Too many of these recommendation consist of safer, large caps but right now, the Russell small caps might be the right choice for most investors. With only a soft…
Stock Market Forecast for the Next 5 Years The 5 year forecast period is still a key timeframe for investors. That number represents cautious, sound and strategic investing, in contrast to day trading and get-rich-quick gambling. In 2023, there was a lot of concern that the markets would crash and underperform for years. With the…
Mountain Bike Manufacturer Marketing The global phenomenon of mountain biking is still in gear. And while some speak of industry slowdowns, there is huge demographic of 12 to 72 year old’s participating in the sport. Research and Marketing’s report forecasts that the mountain bike market is poised to grow by $3.13 billion during the 5…
Staycations – The Travel Trend Continues The phrase staycation gained prominence during the Covid pandemic when travel was discouraged. It’s been around for at least a decade however, and today people still type “staycation near me” into Google to find something interesting nearby. What is a Staycation Exactly? There is no certain definition. It is…
Market Outlook for Next Week The major stock market indexes all rose about 1% last week, finishing off another week in a 4-week winning stretch. It’s safe to say the bull market rally that Tom Lee of Fundstradt bravely predicted is happening and we’ve got 5 more weeks of trading remaining in 2023. If the FED…
Targeting Bleisure Travelers Every year, more travelers are fusing business and leisure travel and becoming aware that they can and should get more from their business travel. It’s a travel trend that keeps growing and a market that travel companies should pay attention to and develop products for. The business and leisure (Bleisure) customer profile…
Coffee Workspace – Work & Jazz Music Videos Working remotely from home or are you a digital nomad looking for some soothing music to accompany your work? Welcome to Coffee Workspace – where sophisticated music converges, creating a unique and creative workspace. Enjoy the dream views of the ultimate work spaces and views. How can…
Keys to Affordable but Strong Travel Marketing Your travel agency, tour company, or travel management software won’t market itself. Instead, you’re going to need some creative ideas (like Red Cows) to grab the attention of travelers. Build your value proposition with some great promotional messages. Create and brilliant content and publish it via affordable yet…
Tools for Travel Management Companies The travel industry has been greatly impacted by the rise of SaaS travel management software. Why am I mentioning SaaS travel management platforms in a marketing post? Because they more than experience and financial management tools. They have marketing power too. Using them, your business looks more professional, offers better…
SaaS Travel Marketing Software as a Service platforms, connected apps, and SaaS partners have helped to revolutionize modern travel. It’s easy to say that the travel industry couldn’t have evolved without the amazing travel products and services which the cloud has enabled. This new technology and strong global travel demand is driving the ambition of…
A Guide to more Affordable Powerful SaaS Marketing Software as a Service (SaaS) has opened a prolific source of online revenue that’s made most other online business models seem pale in comparison. It’s the golden child of the software industry and endless new businesses and startups are being built on this cloud-based system. However, too…
The Power of Links to Your Website 2024 is almost here, and a better economy is just ahead. You’re reading because looking for that one thing that will boost your business leads and sales prospect pipeline. Normally, we’d say there is no magic bullet. However, there is one thing that could power up traffic, leads,…
Is This Year End Stock Market Rally Real? This week’s strong momentum was surprising but some gamblers really had a hunch where this market is headed. Did information leak out or are they just all on the ball? It was a sharp upturn. It does look real, but let’s have a look at what supports,…
Canadian Companies Providing a Mission Critical, Cost-Effective Resource One unleveraged source of value that American companies can explore is in outsourcing labor to Canadian contractors. For startups and cash-crunched companies, this is a significant and vital part of saving funds to stay competitive. And competing against large companies will be more difficult in 2024. Extra…
Building Your Dream in Real Estate With the locked-in, unaffordable state of the North America real estate market, and an economic recovery when the FED rate stops punishing builders and businesses, it’s easy to foresee a coming turnaround in the housing market. There are many catalysts for a return of home sales, and one of…
Incoming President Will Create Booming, High Production Energy Market Are you still on the fence about investing in oil and gas? This sector is doing very well and it’s poised to grow substantially. Experts are talking $100 a barrel of oil again, and natural gas is outperforming predictions. As the investment stats below prove, it…
Southwestern Energy Share Prices Jump 8% While most oil and gas stocks were sinking in a market of rising inventories and warmer weather forecasts, one stock jumped in value. It’s a stock I highlighted recently, Southwestern Energy. The company’s stock price (SWN) had been rising (22% in last 3 months) since many investors believe natural…
6 Month Forecast for the Economy The outlook for the next six months for the stock market and the economy will require some patience as the FED attempts to dissipate the spending excess of the US government. Inflation may not go away any time soon as demand from consumers persists and the job market stays…
Natural Gas Futures Prices Smart investors pick the best stocks but they also know to invest in a dip. Right now, one investible commodity is in a dip period. It is the last? Everyone might think the dip stocks or commodities are all gone, yet natural gas remains at very low price levels. For investors…