Author Archives: Darren Marchal

Abbott’s new Australia

Tony Abbott’s election as the new Australian Prime Minister in September comes as the 13th biggest economy enters its 22nd consecutive year of growth. The defeated Labor Government, with the help of the Reserve Bank of Australia, diverted the economy from succumbing to the global financial crisis in their six years of power. This is…

Globalisation on hold

Five years ago, George W Bush gathered the leaders of the largest rich and developing countries in Washington for the first summit of the G20. In the face of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the leaders promised not to repeat that era’s descent into economic isolationism, proclaiming their commitment to an open…

How To Start A Small Business In Kansas

Are you thinking of starting up a small business in Kansas? If so, you are not alone. In 2012, over 15,000 new businesses opened their doors in the state – 1,500 more than in 2011. Even more encouraging, that number is far more than the 13,354 businesses that were formed in 2007 before the Great…

Why You’re Still Going To Buy Apple’s Ho-Hum iPad Upg

Let’s get this straight: No matter what Apple announces Tuesday, if you’ve bought Apple devices before, you’re going to buy this one, too.  That choir of the converted, though, isn’t enough for Apple anymore. As Business Insider’s Jay Yarow points out, Apple’s iPad sales have been consistently falling for several quarters, and growth has been slowing for years….

How to Avoid Common Penny Stock Scams

Penny stocks are a great way to make money in our current uncertain economic situation. To be successful, it does take quite a bit of research, knowledge and investment experience though. Most importantly, penny stock traders need to know how to avoid the scams. Listed below are a few great ways to avoid common penny…

How To Make Money Investing In Land

People who decide to invest in land can make a lot of profit.  Though, many of us may know that it is among the most complicated types of investment. It is possible to double or triple your investment if you really understand this kind of investment.You need to be familiar with all the details regarding…