Small business software
Posted on April 16th, 2010
Small business software is an essential tool for any business and we have two examples of excellent software designed for good business management.
Business management software would include forecasting software and business software designed to improve profits together with having a good business plan, which does not necessarily have to be produced using software.
Forecasting software
Cash Forecaster is great easy to use small business software designed for cash flow and profit planning.
ETFs to Play the Indian Rupee’s Hot Streak
Posted on April 16th, 2010
Whoa. Where did the rupee come from? India’s currency is on a surge, and it has made its mark as the top-performing currency for the first quarter of 2010. Rupee exchange traded funds (ETFs) also performed handsomely in the same period.
India has allowed its currency to appreciate over the course of the year, rising more than 17% since the market’s March 9, 2009, lows. Harsh Joshi for The Wall Street Journal reports that many predict the rupee could rise another 3% by years’ end. [Why India Suffers If Currency Falls.]
India’s economy actually benefits from a rising currency, thanks to it being a net importer. A stron
First time buyers fail to budget effectively
Posted on April 16th, 2010
A recent report has indicated that many first time buyers fail to budget properly before they make the move into their new home, and often receive a shock when they realise that they outgoings are going to be far higher than they initially anticipated.
Many first time buyers are budgeting for things such as deposits, mortgage repayments, and shopping, but are failing to get prices for essentials such as utilities, insurance cover, and the like.
HHS, CMS announce funding to enroll Native American children in Medicaid, CHIP
Posted on April 15th, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have announced $10 million in grants to 41 health programs operated by the Indian Health Service, tribes and tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.
The funding will help improve outreach and enrollment of uninsured American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children who are eligible for their state’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP).
“There are thousands of uninsured American Indian and Alaska Native children across the country who are eligible for health coverage under Medicaid or CHIP, but not enrolled,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “The gran
Persuasion and norms
Posted on April 14th, 2010
I WATCHED Paul Romer give this presentation, and thought it was pretty good:
Reminder that video existed kindly provided by Mark Thoma.
JP Morgan Chase profits exceeds expectations
Posted on April 13th, 2010
Wall Street banking giant JPMorgan has today posted better-than-expected first quarter profits of $3.3 billion (£2.1 billion), compared with $702 million a year ago – when the world was gripped in the midst of the financial crisis.
The results boosted bank stocks with the FTSE gaining 42 points to 5,804 – just a few points short of the 22-month intra-day high on Monday.