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New Year, New Progress
2012 is a political year and there is gridlock in Washington, at the same time there was an increase in the job numbers in the last quarter of 2011 that reduced the unemployment rate. Now, what is Obama’s fate? Maybe it is just too soon to say. How does a race with Romney and Obama looks? Just out of curiosity, what can Romney do that Obama can’t? — Wesley Palmer, MBA http://www.wezpa.com
read moreHappy Thanksgiving
Happy thanksgiving to you from all us here at WEZPA. We hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends. — Wesley Palmer, MBA http://www.wezpa.com
read moreThe Internet
The Internet is a wonderful tool for businesses and also for social interactions.It is imperative that we use the internet responsibly; for if we don’t, the repercussion can be severe. What’s your thoughts? Let me know. — Wesley Palmer, MBA http://www.wezpa.com
read moreDouble Digit Recession?
There is much talk about double digits recession, somehow I thought we had a recess of sort from the recession. Wowo, wo; so, what happen, ha, what ddd … what is this new talk, or resurgent of talks, so to speak. I tell you what this new excitement is about; it is all about election, nothing more. Hay class, pay attention to the teacher; the aim of these talks is to discuss the president and his electability based on performance. If they, that is, the voice of mischief, can successfully make the argument that another recession is...
read moreTo Be or Not to Be a Santa
Well friends, the holidays are here again, it’s a time when most of us are tempted to increase our credit card balances, ignore our bills and neglect our December commitment. Just a word of advice, January is a tough month; so while you are out on your shopping spree adventure please be mindful of the tough times ahead. Remember, the bills are coming, the bills are coming and and the collection calls. The truth is, most of us will not get a big tax refund this year because you have changed your W4 at the third and fourth quarter....
read moreWhat Was Told to Washington?
It appears that the Tea Party has gained preeminence. Well, of course, John Boehner is headed to Washington to create a smaller government, reduce spending, create jobs, empower small businesses, and clean up corruption. That sounds like the tea party message, no, did I miss something? Well, that looks like a tall order, too. What do you think? It sounds like he’s taking on the role of the FBI, the Congress, and the Federal Reserve all by himself. Don’t you hate it when politicians give these glorious self-righteous speeches that produce...
read moreIs Corporate America Short of $$$?
Ok, so we know that corporate America is not short of money; so who cares about the disposal of the TARP. Let’s think this through, Corporate America is not short of cash, it is not short of talents, it is not short of strategies; so what is it short of? Anybody knows snap your fingers. Do you want my answer? Alright, what the heck, sorry it’s not heck, ha. All kidding aside, here is my answer. Are you ready? Corporate America is short of size, in other words, Corporate America is a dwarf. Whoops. Alright, no more humor, here is the real...
read moreInterest Rates: Where Are They Headed?
A lot of folks are worried about the interest rates; they are wondering whether or not we should expect an increase or will interest rates remain the same. Ok, we know that there are certain economic signals that indicate where interest rates are headed. The first one we want to look at is the demand for money. Based on the economic reports that have been published; the demand for money has been drastically reduced, so that one is settled. Listen up, people are hiding their money, ok, they are hiding it. Alright, alright, they are not; they...
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