The Federal Reserve is still debating whether or not to embark on a third phase of quantitative easing, shorthand QE3, said William Dudley New York Fed president, a close confidant of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Dudley believes that the economy’s recovery is still fragile, despite the recent signs of improvement. If not handled properly… Continue Reading
Diary of a Hedge Fund Manager, by Keith McCullough and Rich Blake, discusses the hedge fund industry and provides an insider perspective on asset management. Some of the most memorable quotes include: "I might not have fully appreciated the value of preparation, but I’ve since found it trumps all else, in sports or business." "By… Continue Reading
Whether it is starting a business or keeping it going, the challenges are certainly formidable. “To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art.” –Chinese Proverb “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” –Peter F. Drucker “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately… Continue Reading
“It is difficult, but not impossible, to conduct strictly honest business” –Mahatma Gandhi “I understand small business growth. I was one.” -George W. Bush “To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art” -Chinese Proverb Continue Reading
Some believe women have a harder time in the business world, but these inspirational quotes prove the key to success lies in the individual, regardless of gender: "The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be… Continue Reading
Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming. – Richard Branson There is no royal, flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it. For if I have accomplished anything in life, it is because I have been willing to work hard. – C.J. Walker To think is easy.… Continue Reading
Need a little push to get you going at the office? Here are some quotable quotes which have inspired people to be the best they can be, as soon as possible. • Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. – Norman Schwarzkopf… Continue Reading
Be it sports, business or life in general, there are certain approaches that will lead to success where others may fail. These athletes and sports investors know what it takes to rise above everyday obstacles, and to take life in their own hands: “Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing.… Continue Reading
Today’s economy is a challenge for just about everyone. Here are a few pithy quotes to help you and your business get past the obstacles and head on into a more successful and optimistic future. • “You have to pretend you’re 100 percent sure. You have to take action; you can’t hesitate or hedge your… Continue Reading