Economics of 2009

I went to an interesting presentation yesterday with a panel of economic professors. There are some well known speakers that we hear from at many of the banker lunches, but yesterday I listened to the first honest one. He painted the real picture of just how difficult 09 will be, as well as the first 2 quarters in 2010.

In the great depression of 1930-40's factoring invoices was a method that business owners needed to use when their sales had plummeted, and profits suffered. They say history repeats itself, and in fact it does. The bank credit correction that is taking place will force business owners out of business, if they don't know what other options are available. With no formal training in school, it will be up to the business professionals to keep an eye out for those owners who are suffering from negative cash flow. Attorney's, CPA's, Bookeepers, Payroll Service providers, need to be proactive with understanding what the client needs before it's too late. I would encourage people to speak with all their clients on how their banking relationships are going, since there are a lot of sudden changes taking place right now.

Credit lines may not be renewed, banks in a crisis have frozen credit lines with the customers, letters have been going out letting people know their loans are due... Keep a sharp eye out, and a helping hand.

Go to my website and check it out http://www.alliancecomcredit.com/

Suzy

Special Moment

I love this picture, how often do you see this many generations of presidents together at one time?



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Pay it Forward

When someone you know mentions that they are off to a Rotary meeting, have you ever wondered what exactly is rotary? The common thread between Rotarians is that they care about other people and they want to be a part of making the world a better place. Look at this brief video that RI has put on youtube. There are several other videos as well you can look at. Wonder no more.......Let's make 2009 a great year.

Hope you had a safe and Happy New Years celebration.

Suzy

Merry Christmas

Make a Smilebox greeting

How to get business financing

Why don't they teach anything about personal or business financing or budgeting in school? Most business owners only learn about financing the hard way.."on the job training."
I made this slide presentation when I spoke with the Asian American Business Alliance last year. It is very basic, but what I hope it does is put some logic behind how to get financing for your business.

What to Do When the Bank Says "No"

Have you voted yet?

O.K. enough about work and finance. Time is approaching fast. Are you going for the Pigs in lipstick McPalin campaign or The Obamanator?

Don't be shy... I'm waiting for your comments.

Keeping it light,
Suzy