Universal Value Exchange

Exchanging High Value Ideas

April 30th, 2008

Looking Into Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is seeming to become more of an option these days with the way the economy is going. Unfortunately, bankruptcy isn’t the same process that it was just a few years ago. There are more requirements that need to be met and things seem a lot more complicated than they used to be.

With the new laws and new requirements to file bankruptcy, you might want to check out the online resources of New York bankruptcy lawyer services. Richard S. Feinsilver, ESQ gives a good rundown of the basics of bankruptcy as well as provides to links to more information. There’s even a bankruptcy newsletter.

April 30th, 2008

Managing My Time

I am having a very difficult time managing my time lately. I don’t know if it is the spring weather and the yearning for summer time, but I am having a bit of a difficult time managing everything. I have decided to opt for an easy way to start managing my time.

I’m just using a simple notebook. I write down all of the tasks that I need to accomplish in a day and then I try to pencil in the times I can complete them. If the task is not on the schedule in the morning, then I don’t do it.

So far, it feels like my productivity is increasing, but I really need to wait a week or two to assess the full impact.

April 25th, 2008

Building A Corporate Team

Working together with your co-workers allows your company to better function as a team. Teams are much more successful than individuals but on the sports field and in the office. A team is all about everyone using their strengths to reach a common goal. It’s special to see how the best coaches are able to assemble the greatest teams from ordinary people. It’s that kind of success that every business strives for.

Teamworx is an expert at putting together the type of corporate teamwork programs that can help a diverse workforce work together like a well oiled machine to achieve business success. Teamworx has programs and activities to fit any group demographic or characteristic so that everyone can feel like they are a part of your corporate team.

April 25th, 2008

Newest VBulletin

The newest version of VBulletin forum software is being delayed for a week or two. I am anxious to see it in action because it just my be the step forward I am looking for in a brand new project my wife and I are planning.

I am looking for a mini social network script with forums for people to meet and talk. It should be fun as long as I find the right off the rack software solution for it. VBulletin 3.7 just might be the one that does the trick. It supposedly has groups and customizable profile pages. It supposedly has a major social networking component. As soon as it goes gold, I can see in action for myself.

April 24th, 2008

Find The Business Funding You Need

If you have a restaurant, you know how the cyclical business environment can affect you and your business. Sometimes you need to be ramping up when your capital is low or maybe you just need capital to get you through a rough patch. Luckily, your business can get restaurant business loans that will keep you going and growing.

Advanced Restaurant Finance is in the business of helping restaurants get the funding they need.They offer loans with quick funding, simple application forms, and prompt, courteous service. You’ll get the funding you need to grow your business and prosper.

April 24th, 2008

Surviving This Downturn

I know things are getting tough for local businesses as of late. It can be tough to keep going when the economy is tight and people are very cautious on their spending. Small businesses have it particularly tough because they do not have a huge capital reserve and they do not have the power to negotiate lower prices from suppliers.

This can make things very tough indeed and with the economy looking worse every day, I wonder how many small businesses are going to survive this downturn. I do know that businesses will need to get smarter and use every tool they have to get through this downturn and prosper.

Maybe it’s time to put up a web site? Maybe it’s time to devote money to marketing? Think about ways to grow your business.