Gen Y: Build a Credit and Debt Game Plan

America’s Gen Y – 87 million people age 18 to 34 – are stressed out over finances, according to Western Union Payments MoneyMindset Index survey. The survey reports that half of Gen Y respondents feel increased stress about financial obligations; 40 percent say their financial situation has worsened in the last six months.

However, the survey, conducted quarterly by Javelin Strategy & Research, also has good news.

“In spite of the difficult economy, Gen Y are engaging in smart financial behavior to help build their better future,” says David Shapiro, senior vice president, Western Union. “This survey shows Gen Y using tools such as online banking and online bill pay to manage their budget and credit standing.”

How Social Media Can Grow Your Company

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – As the economy continues to slowly expand, businesses are seeking new media to reach their customers. In addition to traditional print, radio and online advertising, marketing directors are often required to create and implement a social media strategy. According to Forrester Research, three out of four Americans currently use social media. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have become incredible success stories, but more importantly they’ve evolved into tools to grow sales and profits. As a result, the management of many small- to medium-sized companies are struggling to find the right balance to effectively communicate and grow their businesses in the Internet age.
Luckily, some media businesses are finding innovative ways to market and inform consumers and help companies expand their brands and sales on a national basis. Many companies are turning to Lincoln Center Capital (LCC), the national leading private equity firm that invests media and media services in exchange for equity in private and public corporations. Through a targeted multi-platform approach of print, radio, online and social media, LCC facilitates significant brand and corporate awareness programs to a widespread audience of Consumer and B2B Buyers. However, since LCC invests equity in its portfolio companies, it has strict due diligence requirements and only partners with high-quality growth companies seeking to improve their message and brand to customers. LCC guarantees its clients that for each of its social media releases, websites with a minimum of 30 million active viewers will be reached with their brand message and information.
“Creating social media solutions enables companies to reach the consumers in a format they are comfortable with, allowing businesses to develop strong, untapped revenue growth,” says Jake Shapiro, president of Lincoln Center Capital. “Businesses cannot expect to compete successfully in today’s crowded marketplace without a strong comprehensive social media strategy.”
By partnering with companies such as Lincoln Center Capital, businesses can reach for widespread consumer and B2B sales using technology to achieve their goals. For more information, visit www.lincolncentercapital.com.

Guaranteed Media for Companies in Need

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – In these challenging economic times, growing companies are caught between a rock and hard place. They are required to grow sales, but with a limited marketing budget. To exasperate the situation, marketing can feel like throwing money into a fire because it’s often impossible to judge the results. In 2010, over $131 billion was spent on advertising in the U.S., often with poor results for the companies left with massive advertising bills.
Rather than rushing to buy expensive newspaper advertisements or sponsorships, many companies are placing a premium on reliability, seeking marketing and advertising methods they can count on for quality and value. These companies tend to seek investments from companies such as Lincoln Center Capital (LCC), the national leading private equity firm that invests in media and media services in exchange for equity in private and public corporations. LCC has developed a technologically advanced platform that guarantees not only traditional media via print and radio, but online and social media as well. LCC provides guaranteed quantifiable results and 24/7 metrics of the value of its media program.
LCC’s media platform is so successful that rather than receiving cash, LCC invests equity. LCC’s clients like that the company takes equity risk and puts its money where its mouth is. As can be expected, growing companies seeking an investment from LCC must meet their comprehensive due diligence requirements. In addition, LCC helps companies preserve cash and utilize it to further maximize value for their shareholders and corporate objectives.
This platform has been effectively utilized by such corporate giants as Apple, AOL and, more recently, Groupon. LCC guarantees that every media release it creates and distributes for its clients will generate a minimum of $25,000 in advertisement value. Furthermore, social media releases that focus on distribution through Facebook, Twitter and other online websites are guaranteed a viewership of at least 30 million people per release.
“Many companies do not know how to effectively maximize their marketing dollars to grow their businesses,” stated Jake Shapiro, president of Lincoln Center Capital. “Not only do we work closely with our companies to make sure the right message is being delivered to the right consumers or B2B buyers, but we guarantee total and complete satisfaction for each and every media release.”
In a world where growing companies are spending millions of dollars on marketing and advertising, at least there is one area where shareholders can find a dependable and demonstrable solution.
For more information, visit www.lincolncentercapital.com.

Unused Stimulus Money Builds Infrastructure Opportunities

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – Two years after Congress approved investing over $785 billion into a sputtering economy, Americans and businesses alike are re-emerging from the recession.
Infrastructure was the main priority behind Obama’s federal stimulus package. The federal cash was intended to “create millions of jobs by making the single largest new investment in our national infrastructure since the creation of the federal highway system in the 1950s.” Over $100 billion was set aside for federal infrastructure projects in 2009 — the creation of factories, hospitals, schools and roads, among other projects — providing new opportunities for many construction contractors.
It has been estimated that around 70 to 80 percent of the money intended for infrastructure projects has yet to be spent. Many small construction businesses are unable to take advantage of the opportunities created by the stimulus because they lack the balance sheet strength to obtain credit and construction surety bonds that are required for government projects.
According to Gary J. Giulietti, director of Iron Eagle Group, an infrastructure and commercial construction company, “Our Management team has a history of successfully completing large-scale projects, such as power plants, waste water treatment plants, schools, transportation, and historical landmarks such as the renovation of Ellis Island.”
The influx of funded cash for state and federal projects has formed a unique opportunity for agile public companies like Iron Eagle Group (OTCQB:IEAG) to jumpstart the economy. By partnering with multi-billion-dollar prime contractors, companies like Iron Eagle are poised for growth by aggressively bidding and winning federal and state infrastructure projects. The capacity to qualify for larger surety bonds enables them to win where many competitors don’t qualify due to lack of bonding. The company recently acquired Delta Mechanical Contractors LLC, announcing $55 million in projected revenue this year.
Recent studies have found that companies like Iron Eagle have the potential to flourish in a fickle economy. According to the Department of Transportation, for every $1 billion spent in infrastructure under the stimulus package, 27,800 jobs are created.
To learn more, visit www.ironeaglegroup.com.

11 Ways to Keep Money in Your Pocket in 2011

If you occasionally struggle to balance your checkbook (or just want to be more frugal), a few simple changes can help you save. Coupon Mountain, the most trusted website for online coupons, discount codes and deals from major consumer brands, suggests the following tips:

1.    Brew your own coffee. Home-brewed coffee costs about .12 cents a cup; buying your coffee will cost $1.50 to $3.50 a cup – you could end up saving between $500 and $1600 a year.

2.    Drink filtered water. With filtered water, you will spend about 15 cents/gallon. Purchasing bottled water costs a lot more – about $10/gallon.

11 Ways to Save in 2011

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Your New Year’s Resolution: Track Finances and Pay Off Debt

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Your New Year’s Resolution: Track Finances and Pay Off Debt

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – Better budgeting contributed to Americans paying off nearly $1 trillion in debt over the past two years, according to a recent report by the …