InvesTechs

19/07/2016

Would Portland benefit from a similar parking deregulation? What do you think?

30/06/2015

We mourn the loss of the legendary Civic Stadium. They were one of our first clients. Although we knew it wouldn't pay, we took a leap to lend our hand in saving this piece of Oregon history. After building their website, assisting in marketing efforts, and aiding in the fundraising process, we saw the salvation of Civic Stadium. It's unfortunate to see this monument go up in flames.

http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33248196-75/fire-reported-at-civic-stadium.html.csp

20/01/2015

88% of movie theatre seats are empty. Sounds like an awesome business model.

Priceline for Movie Tickets.

14/01/2015

We are happy to have supported Oregon Entrepreneurs Network in the production of this video that highlights the services available to aspiring entrepreneurs in Eugene!
Videography: Ben Kendall
Score: Dan Cuffe

09/01/2015

For Entrepreneurs -- Age Doesn't Matter

The average and median age of company founders when they started their current companies was 40. In fact, people between 55 and 64 have the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America. That means it’s never too late–or too early–to follow your dreams and start a business. Age doesn’t hold other people back; don’t let it hold you back.

09/01/2015

Here are some incredible investment strategies for the coming year.

Racking up big investing victories over the past six years was easy. Now, though, the going looks to be getting tougher. These three strategies...

09/01/2015

"Blue oceans denote all the industries not in existence today—the unknown market space, untainted by competition. In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over."
From the October 2004 issue of Harvard Business Review

Competing in overcrowded industries is no way to sustain high performance. The real opportunity is to create blue oceans of uncontested market space.

06/01/2015

As the year 2015 begins, there are some trends that will continue or start:

1.) Crowdfunding and data-driven lending will continue to surge.

2.) The financial brand that resonates most with millennials will win the future of banking.

3.) Peer-to-peer payment services will see a meteoric rise as startups and enterprise companies compete for customers.

26/12/2014

Company retirement plans.
The investments available through a company retirement plan are the same as those you might choose personally. One major advantage with company-sponsored retirement plans is that usually the funds are tax deferred. Additionally, many companies offer matching funds based on a percentage of what you elect to invest yourself.

25/12/2014

Gemstones.

The diamond on your finger is not an investment; it’s a keepsake. Most novice gem speculators usually buy high and sell low. Gem investing is for those who have nerves of steel, the strong at heart, and the rich. Seldom do investors make any money in gems, unless they are one of a small group of international gem professionals of gem collectors.

23/12/2014

Insurance products.
With the dual benefit of insurance coverage plus higher yields, insurance products such as annuities and whole-life insurance have become viable products for long-term investors.

22/12/2014

Tax shelters.
Tax shelters are used primarily to defer income taxes, rather than for any economic value they might have. Since the 1986 Tax Reform Act, tax shelters for the average investor have been curtailed. Generally, the only people who can be profitable in tax shelter investments are those who have a large amount of passive income, rather than earned income. So, for the average American worker, tax shelters are not recommended.