Much like relationships, the wedding industry can be fickle, strongly influenced by economic ups and downs. In recent years, the wedding industry, like many others, has been hit hard by the recession. Factors such as high unemployment rates, coupled with increased debt for many, has resulted in smaller wedding budgets or postponed nuptials all together. Analysts predict that while this billion-dollar industry may not experience the huge rebound wedding specialists are hoping for, a small … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Becoming the Hot Spot for Tying the Knot
ups and downs
Finding Optimism In Real Estate Market
Almost everything was up in Flagstaff home sales for November 2011 compared with November 2010: Median price up 4.9%, to $267,500. Number of sales up 5%, but still a very low number – only 54 Flagstaff single-family homes sold in November. The median price per square foot was also up to $114 compared with $109 for November a year earlier. The only thing down was the number of listings, down nearly 19% compared with the same check-point a year earlier. November’s report suggests increasing … [Read more...] about Finding Optimism In Real Estate Market
Steps to Improving Your Company’s Cashflow
No one can control the ups and downs of the economy. As a business owner, chances are you’re already doing what you can to control your costs and boost your revenue. Yet there’s another area where you may be able to improve your financial performance: Streamlining your incoming and outgoing payments to improve your cash flow. According to a 2010 Visa® small business cash management survey, 35 percent of respondents ranked cash flow as their top concern, followed by 29 percent who cited … [Read more...] about Steps to Improving Your Company’s Cashflow
