In recent days Apple stock(AAPL) has touched upon its 52 weeks high of over $275 a share largely due the huge demand for its new 4G Iphone. I have been bullish on AAPL for some time now along with many others. I think it still has fuel to even higher, but buying more AAPL at [...]
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My New Old Job
Posted in Business on Sep 4th, 2008
I have been behind on my blogging because I have been working at a new job. A regular job. Not blogging from a cafe. A regular 8-5 job in a office and with a commute. I am working on a 2+ month contract position with my old employer BART. I’m [...]
Money In The Mail
Posted in Business on Jun 24th, 2008
It is always nice to get a check in the mail. Instead of the normal bills and junk mail you get money. Its not often that this happen. Most of the time money is deposited into your account electronically and you don’t get to actually receive the check. It is more [...]
Turning Pro
Posted in Business on Jun 8th, 2008
What is the difference between a pro athlete and an amateur one? Most people will say the pro athlete is more skilled and play at a higher level of competition. Most of the times that is true but not always. For instance there are many amateur golfers who are just as skilled as professional golfers. [...]
Last weekend I got to attend a baby party for a good friend. At this party I was able to see and catch up with many old friends I have not seen it awhile. I don’t get to see them often these days, so we usually spend some time catching up. However, [...]
I have been behind in my blogging lately because I have been out of town for most of the past week. No excuse since I have my laptop with me, but blogging kind of got forgotten when I was travelling. I was in Texas again for business in San Antonio and Austin. I flew into [...]
Find Focus Groups
Posted in Business, Personal Finance on Aug 22nd, 2007
There are many great things about being self-employed. You have the freedom, and flexibility to plan your schedule. If you want to spend more time with your family, take a vacation, or just go to the zoo, you can. No need to ask the boss, because you are the boss. There are many other great [...]
Fort Worth Texas-Ski Destination?
Posted in Business on May 22nd, 2007
I just read in the Wall Street Journal of a new ski development being planned. It will be a 25-story mountain with slopes for year-round, outdoor skiing and snowboarding. Surrounding the mountain will be an “Alpine Village” with chairlifts, ice rinks, a bobsled track, a winter wonder-park for children, a retail center, a 600-room hotel and [...]
There are many advantages and disadvantages of being self employed. Since I am self employed, I choose to focus on the good points. One of the great perks of being self employed is the flexibility in scheduling your time. You are not restricted by the traditional work hours of 8-5. You can do what works [...]
Credit Card Disclosures-Read the Fine Print
Posted in Business, Investing, Personal Finance on Apr 17th, 2007
It is said that you are only as good as your word. This applies to both your personal and business life. I wrote about the importance of developing and maintaining business relationships. However, relationships take time to build, and business moves at a fast pace these days. In today’s world, many business relationships are reduced to a number, your [...]