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Hub You - Romania: Investing in a Land of Unexpected Opportunity
Recently a Think Tank questioned the steel used in the giant Chinese Dam Project. The massive project is clearly the largest in the World and a bold step for China. Yet some feel too many corners were cut and not enough new technologies were used, they are even questioning the quality of the steel inside the dam, type of concrete mix used and the over all strength in case of an Earthquake. Although the area or region is not known for Earthquakes it sure as heck will be once the dam is in place and all that water weight is redistributed in a different way from which the land mass has become accustomed.Is the quality of steel being used good enough? And why all the quick shuffling and mergers in the Chinese Steal Industry lately, as that really does not make much sense. The competition for steel in the world is moderate and although the prices are down around the world certainly the demand in China is up 10-fold over a decade or two ago. Especially, with the Chinese Navy on the warpath and looking to flex its muscle and all the ship building there should not be any surplus. Consider also all the massive infrastructure going on right now in China?Well, steal industry indicators and plate tectonics aside, some say there is something fishy about the steel inside that dam and its strength in a major Earthquake? What do I think personally? I think that time will tell and until we find out more information, every thing else is merely speculation. So, consider all this in 2006.
The pre-ascension excitement has also given way to a dramatic increase in real estate prices in recent years, especially in major cities and tourist areas. For example, a friend of ours bought a 2-bedroom apartment in central Bucharest in early 2002 for $25,000 USD. Today his apartment is valued at 75,000 EURO ($100,000 USD) and the amount o
As small business owners, we all have at least two things in common when it comes to our companies: Keeping other people’s hands off our personal assets and paying the lowest possible taxes (this usually means having profits taxed on our individual tax returns.) That’s what the S-corporation is all about. While the limited liability company (LLC) is quickly taking its place, S-corporation benefits still do outweigh LLC benefits for many companies. But how do you know it’s right for you? Let’s take a look.What is an S-Corp Exactly?An S-corporation is basically a regular corporation (or C corporation) that decides to go with a special tax status. Forming an S-corporation lets you enjoy the limited liability of a regular corporate shareholder while paying income taxes as if you were a sole proprietor or a partner. Unlike a regular corporation, the S-corp itself does not pay any income tax. Here’s a closer look at some of the perks involved with forming this kind of business entity.S-Corporation Benefits:• Less Risk. An S-corp is said to have less risk from government audits as a corporation, as opposed to sole proprietor or LLC.• Minimal Liability. As mentioned earlier, this is one of the biggest S-corporation benefits – having limited personal liability for business debts.• Flexibility. With an S-corp, owners can use corporate losses to offset income from other states.• Tax Benefits. You can save on employment taxes by taking distributions instead of salary. And with an S-corporation, there is no double taxation threat because the corporation is not a separate taxable entity. (I should mention that a handful of states do tax an S-corp like a regular corporation. You can check with your state treasury department to see if yours is one of them.)<
Today, five years later, I have a radically different and much more well-informed view of Romania. The things that used to come to mind about this country, rarely do anymore. When I think back about my old preconceptions of Romania, it never ceases to take me aback the great difference between the infamous legends and surprising reality about this country.
Now, instead, I am captured by many of the same things that ancient Roman emperors like Cesar and Napoleon found so alluring about this place. (Romania was a part of the Roman Empire and takes it name from the Latin word for Rome.) From incredible natural resources to majestic mountain and seaside landscapes, Romania is a place that has a little of everything you would find elsewhere and a number of things you can't find anywhere else. And as for Transylvania, my teacher was right on one point - it is a storybook land- but, on the contrary, for it's beauty and that of it's people.
Ultimately as concerns Romania though, the most important discovery I made in my search for the truth about this land of legends, is the tremendous real estate investment potential that exists here.
Romania presents the investor with an exceptional opportunity to benefit from the ascension of an eastern block country to the European Community. The timetime line this opportunity, however, is limited. Romania is one of the last European countries in ascension talks with the EU and it is projected to enter in either 2007 or 2008. The expectation around this hallmark event has resulted in much needed economic and government reform, making conditions more suitable for foreign investment.
The pre-ascension excitement has also given way to a dramatic increase in real estate prices in recent years, especially in major cities and tourist areas. For example, a friend of ours bought a 2-bedroom apartment in central Bucharest in early 2002 for $25,000 USD. Today his apartment is valued at 75,000 EURO ($100,000 USD) and the amount of
Most successful employers have similar traits when it comes to being driven to succeed. They are perfectionist to the point of almost being obsessive compulsive; happen to be extremely motivated, and stubborn to a fault, and at times extremely difficult to deal with. Nothing gets in their way; they do not dwell on problems, but seek solutions. Their vision is to do whatever it takes to get from point A to Point B while avoiding as many bumps on the road as possible. To accomplish what they have set out to do has been carefully planned, and they try to leave very little to chance.Most employees who are working at a job or had in the past might have felt their employers are unreasonable. Maybe in certain cases that would be true. However in general an intelligent employer hires employees to assist him/her in reaching an objective, and once attained, assisting him/her to the next level. They do not have time for excuses, tardiness, or personal problems on company time. If an employer finds a more suitable candidate for the position, they might consider letting an employee go in order to better their companies position. The term most commonly used is it a business decision, not personal.The employee goes to work too get paid for their services. Nobody is interested in hearing from their employer that they had to make a loan payment to the bank, and is unable to issue paychecks. If these type circumstances would continually be an issue, most employees would have no choice but too look for work elsewhere. Just like everyone they have bills to pay also.The employee employer relationship is not a marriage but an arrangement. The main objective on both sides is that of a financial one. If the employer feels he/she is not getting value for the dollars they are paying an employee, they
Today, five years later, I have a radically different and much more well-informed view of Romania. The things that used to come to mind about this country, rarely do anymore. When I think back about my old preconceptions of Romania, it never ceases to take me aback the great difference between the infamous legends and surprising reality about this country.
Now, instead, I am captured by many of the same things that ancient Roman emperors like Cesar and Napoleon found so alluring about this place. (Romania was a part of the Roman Empire and takes it name from the Latin word for Rome.) From incredible natural resources to majestic mountain and seaside landscapes, Romania is a place that has a little of everything you would find elsewhere and a number of things you can't find anywhere else. And as for Transylvania, my teacher was right on one point - it is a storybook land- but, on the contrary, for it's beauty and that of it's people.
Ultimately as concerns Romania though, the most important discovery I made in my search for the truth about this land of legends, is the tremendous real estate investment potential that exists here.
Romania presents the investor with an exceptional opportunity to benefit from the ascension of an eastern block country to the European Community. The timetime line this opportunity, however, is limited. Romania is one of the last European countries in ascension talks with the EU and it is projected to enter in either 2007 or 2008. The expectation around this hallmark event has resulted in much needed economic and government reform, making conditions more suitable for foreign investment.
The pre-ascension excitement has also given way to a dramatic increase in real estate prices in recent years, especially in major cities and tourist areas. For example, a friend of ours bought a 2-bedroom apartment in central Bucharest in early 2002 for $25,000 USD. Today his apartment is valued at 75,000 EURO ($100,000 USD) and the amount o
This is when I realized it is a whole new level of marketing for any type of business out there, from the local business to the large national corporation.The lessons we learned included, but were not limited to:What our clients would like to see available on the marketplace,Our competitor's image and how they communicate with their clients,Our place in the Industry,and, Potential lucrative alliances with other industry players.What our clients would like to see in the marketplace:We had many people approach us about problems they currently face working with current suppliers in our Online industry. We were able to understand from our potential client's eyes how they see our industry, and the potential upside value they see in our services, and where they are currently being short served.They also expressed growing concerns of the dynamics of our Industry and how they do not understand all cost's to do business in our marketplace but understand there is large upside value. This communication allowed us to realize the expanse of market opportunity beyond the services we currently offer. It also allowed us to see what services we can package and in particular how to package them to give our clients this wanted value.Our competitor's image and how they communicate with their clients:For the first time we were able to see eye to eye with our competitor's and how they present themselves to the public eye with the display at their booth space (or lack there of). How a company decided to setup their displays spoke a lot about them because at this point it became their satellite office to landing business, communicating with their clients, and communicating with their industry.For the first time I understood how market lea
Ultimately as concerns Romania though, the most important discovery I made in my search for the truth about this land of legends, is the tremendous real estate investment potential that exists here.
Romania presents the investor with an exceptional opportunity to benefit from the ascension of an eastern block country to the European Community. The timetime line this opportunity, however, is limited. Romania is one of the last European countries in ascension talks with the EU and it is projected to enter in either 2007 or 2008. The expectation around this hallmark event has resulted in much needed economic and government reform, making conditions more suitable for foreign investment.
The pre-ascension excitement has also given way to a dramatic increase in real estate prices in recent years, especially in major cities and tourist areas. For example, a friend of ours bought a 2-bedroom apartment in central Bucharest in early 2002 for $25,000 USD. Today his apartment is valued at 75,000 EURO ($100,000 USD) and the amount o
Procurement plays an important role in determining the success of a business. A number of companies provide many choices in order to solve problems related to procurement prices, negotiation strategies, financial advice, and other related services. These solutions can help a company to concentrate on other core issues, such as manufacturing optimization and marketing.Entrepreneurs who are starting small business ventures may be able to meet business objectives by taking advantage of customized solutions provided by consultants and other related service providers. Such solutions not only enable organizations to cut costs but also enable cheap manufacturing of the product, thus increasing the profits of the company. Procurement solutions are also available online and help in automation, efficient taking of orders, and logistics.Other services of procurement solutions include tailored cataloging, custom-made discounting structure, propriety application integration, and flat-file catalog data feed. Procurement solutions can help an organization in ensuring transparency in shipping, logistics, and inventory control through quantitative and qualitative checks.Procurement solutions can be found through various vendors that provide education and training about the intricacies of procurement procedures and the impact of market trends on this process. This helps companies to reap the benefits of technology and minimize losses. Procurement solutions also help companies evaluate their procurement processes and save a considerable amount of red tape, thus cutting costs and saving time.Online consultants can also help the customer gain a clear picture of and knowledge about the procurement process, including the suitability of its usage according to business type and size. However,
Ultimately as concerns Romania though, the most important discovery I made in my search for the truth about this land of legends, is the tremendous real estate investment potential that exists here.
Romania presents the investor with an exceptional opportunity to benefit from the ascension of an eastern block country to the European Community. The timetime line this opportunity, however, is limited. Romania is one of the last European countries in ascension talks with the EU and it is projected to enter in either 2007 or 2008. The expectation around this hallmark event has resulted in much needed economic and government reform, making conditions more suitable for foreign investment.
The pre-ascension excitement has also given way to a dramatic increase in real estate prices in recent years, especially in major cities and tourist areas. For example, a friend of ours bought a 2-bedroom apartment in central Bucharest in early 2002 for $25,000 USD. Today his apartment is valued at 75,000 EURO ($100,000 USD) and the amount o
Have you ever thought of starting a wholesale distribution business? Maybe you're ready for a new challenge or have realized the profits that you can make when you deal with larger quantities of product. In any case, you need to know what to do in order to be successful.The first thing that you want to do is choose the products that you will be selling to retailers. You may want to choose products that you already know something about in order to use that expertise to choose quality products that you can then sell and make profit from. Make sure that you are testing the products prior to purchasing larger quantities. You want to be sure that you are always selling a superior product.These products will need to be stored somewhere, so choosing a warehouse is the next step in your wholesale business. You need to choose an area that is both secure and easy to manage. You might want to consider renting a space or using your own facilities if they are large enough. Determine how much the cost of the warehouse will be in terms of square footage and make sure that you are comparing multiple warehouses to ensure that you're getting the best deal.You might also want to consider setting up your warehouse in one of the southwestern states in the U.S. as this will allow you to be accessible more easily from Mexico or South America – where manufacturing is expected to skyrocket in the next few years. This will not only be more efficient, but it can also cut down your distribution costs.To start off right, you will want to create a system that will allow you to monitor the progress of your products from the manufacturer all the way to the customers. This can be called an order flow system. To build an effective strategy in these areas, you will want to coordinate product
The pre-ascension excitement has also given way to a dramatic increase in real estate prices in recent years, especially in major cities and tourist areas. For example, a friend of ours bought a 2-bedroom apartment in central Bucharest in early 2002 for $25,000 USD. Today his apartment is valued at 75,000 EURO ($100,000 USD) and the amount of interested buyers is more then sufficient.So much so, that potential buyers have actually posted advertisements on the entry door to his apartment building stating that they are eagerly looking to buy an apartment in the building or a nearby one. This friend of ours can choose to sell his apartment today at a significant profit or hold on to it until closer to the actual ascension of Romania to the EU, allowing him to benefit from the greatest possible appreciation in value of his property. During the mean time, he could continue to rent out the apartment at 700 EURO ($890 USD) a month or get in on the burge oning short-term rental market which offers an alternative to the over-priced hotel room rates in the city, and with a pretty good occupancy rate, rent the apartment on a daily or weekly basis at 50 Euro per night.
Our friend is just one of countless foreign citizens and Romanians who have already profited greatly from investment in the Romanian real estate market. Yet, as you will soon discover in this article, there are still better deals out there to be had then the one he and others have so far benefited from. While the prices have already jumped significantly in recent years, the near-certain speculation is that they will continue to rise dramatically until the time of the ascension of Romania into the European Union. The certainty of this speculation is bolstered by the 10% rise in cost of houses, apartments, and property in Bucharest over the period of December 23, 2004 and January 5, 2005. With the amount of interested clients sufficiently high this means that an investor could have bought and sold a property and made a 10% profit in less then 2 weeks in the Romanian real estate market while he or she was celebrating the holidays with family or busy skiing.
. The amazing reality is that such opportunities for substantial profit continue to exist, for now at least, here in Romania. In the capitol city of Bucharest, deals can still be found for investors with ready cash from sellers looking for quick money. Another great speculation is office space in Bucharest. At 1.2 Euro per square meter, Bucharest
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