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Editor's note: We earn commissions from Forbes Advisor partner links. Commissions do not influence editors' opinions or ratings. Throughout history, few investments have matched gold's popularity as a hedge against almost every kind of trouble, from inflation to economic upheaval and currency fluctuations to war. When considering investing in gold, don't limit yourself to purchasing physical gold such as coins or bars. Alternatives to investing in gold include buying shares in gold mining companies or gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). You can also invest in gold by trading options and futures contracts. How to invest in physical gold Investing in physical…
press release March 16, 2023 Attorney General Tong sues Vision Solar for unfair and deceptive sales and violations of the Home Improvement Act (Hartford, Conn.) – Attorney General William Tong today filed more than a dozen consumer complaints regarding predatory high-pressure sales tactics, misrepresentations about financing and tax credits, and unauthorized labor leaving homeowners. In response, the company announced the filing of a lawsuit against Vision Solar. They have a broken system and loans they can't pay. “We have investigated numerous complaints about sales tactics in the high-voltage solar industry, but Vision Solar's predatory conduct is the most egregious we…
You've found one or more small business ideas that could change the world (or at least your high school). What now? If you are under 18, you can turn your idea into reality and start your own small business. But there's a catch. Young entrepreneurs often require parental support and approval to complete the many steps leading up to launch. The good news is that with the blessing of their parents or guardians, children and teens can manage most of the day-to-day operations of a thriving business. Becoming an entrepreneur at a young age opens doors later in life, allowing…
Naomi Nicholson's dream of bringing Indigenous tourism to the Alberni Valley was moving closer to reality with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. She and her husband Ed opened her first Indigenous-themed guesthouse in 2018. Their property, on the outskirts of the Tseshaht Indian Reserve on Highway 4, already has an established wellness center where Naomi offers holistic medical services, but the plan is to attract tourists. The aim was to introduce more housing and start hosting cultural events.Everything changed in March 2020, when the pandemic shut down Nicholson's business and stopped her cash flow. At the same time, Ed…
Despite being a successful businessman today, Justin Uy, president of Cebu-based ProFood International Corporation, has never looked back on where he came from. Uy, who has grown from an avid small-time entrepreneur to a successful businessman who owns several companies, credits his success to his fellow Cebuanos and strives to give back. Ui, also known as Cebu Island mango kingis the founder of one of the most successful Philippine food export companies offering a wide range of tropical fruit products including dried fruits, fruit juices, fruit jams, concentrates, jams, etc. He is also the Chairman of JPark Island Resort and…
How to Start a Business in Colorado (2024 Guide) – Forbes Advisor Writer specializing in small and medium-sized businesses, Editor Brette Sember is a former attorney who has been writing and editing law and legal topics for over 25 years. She is the author of over 40 of her books and is nationally recognized as a divorce and family law expert, with extensive experience including estates, probate, finance, business, bankruptcy, and more . Her website is www.BretteSember.com.Brett Sember, Court DoctorBrette Sember is a former attorney who has been writing and editing law and legal topics for over 25 years. She…
How to Start a Business in Arizona (2024 Guide) – Forbes Advisor Writer specializing in small and medium-sized businesses, Editor Brette Sember is a former attorney who has been writing and editing law and legal topics for over 25 years. She is the author of over 40 of her books and is nationally recognized as a divorce and family law expert, with extensive experience including estates, probate, finance, business, bankruptcy, and more . Her website is www.BretteSember.com.Brett Sember, Court DoctorBrette Sember is a former attorney who has been writing and editing law and legal topics for over 25 years. She…
First, choose a name for your business, as you will need to set up your business using a formal business name. This could be the brand name you want to use publicly, or just the name you use officially for your business entity. You can choose almost any name you want for your business, as long as it: Not being used by another entity registered in Alabama. You can use the state business entity search to see if your name is available in Alabama. It does not contain any words or abbreviations that suggest that it is a different type…
If you’re looking to cash in on the cannabis industry, you’re in luck, as the field is still young and growing. The U.S. cannabis market generated about $10.8 billion in 2021, according to Grand View Research, and the U.S. market is predicted to grow 14.9% annually from 2022 to 2030. Stuart Titus, president and CEO of industrial hemp company Medical Marijuana Inc., said startups of all stripes still have ample opportunity to launch, grow and succeed in the cannabis space.“The whole industry itself is at the very ground-floor level,” Titus said in an interview at the Cannabis World Congress & Business…
Business leader training with his teamgetty It's no secret that in order to make money, you have to spend money. Continuing to reinvest in your business in a smart and strategic way is essential to staying competitive in an ever-changing market. However, understanding where and how to allocate your resources can be a very difficult task when it comes to balancing your budget. Technology and equipment upgrades, infrastructure maintenance, marketing programs, and talent acquisition tend to be priorities. But failing to reinvest in current employees is not an option, as more than 50% of the US workforce is “quietly retiring,”…