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Fractal Market Analysis: Applying Chaos Theory to Investment and Economics

Apr 15, 2012 | 2 Comments

Fractal Market Analysis: Applying Chaos Theory to Investment and Economics Great book. I have great ratings, please check them out A leading pioneer in the field offers practical applications of this innovative science. Peters describes complex concepts in an easy-to-follow manner for the non-mathematician. He uses fractals, rescaled range analysis and nonlinear dynamical models to [...]

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Web Design for ROI: Turning Browsers into Buyers & Prospects into Leads

May 23, 2011 | No Comments

Your web site is a business—design it like one. Billions of dollars in spending decisions are influenced by web sites. So why aren’t businesses laser-focused on designing their sites to maximize their Return on Investment (ROI)? Web design can do more than make a site look good—it can be a powerful strategic weapon that enhances financial returns and creates competitive advantage. It’s time to make web sites accountable. It’s time to make design decisions based on metrics and business goals. It’s time for Web Design for ROI. In this book you’ll learn: Why so many organizations think about web design the wrong way How small design changes can have a big impact on your bottom line Simple tips  to increase web sales/leads by 10% – 50% (or more) Concrete design guidelines for: Landing pages Home pages Category pages Detail pages Forms Checkout processes Packed with helpful examples from a wide variety of sites! Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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Open Question: Help with cost-adjusted-to-market method and equity method PLEASE?

Apr 20, 2009 | 1 Comment

Ok I really need some help with this. I’m really stuck, I’ve tried everything I can think of and all my answers come up wrong. I’d really appreciate it if someone can explain this to me….. On January 1, Rourke Corporation purchased, as long-term investments, 8 percent of the voting stock of Taglia Corporation for $ 250,000 and 45 percent of the voting stock of Curry Corporation for $ 2 million. During the year, Taglia Corporation had earnings of $ 100,000 and paid dividends of $ 40,000. Curry Corporation had earnings of $ 300,000 and paid dividends of $ 200,000. The market value did not change for either investment during the year. 1. At what amount should the investment be carried on the balance sheet at year end using the cost-adjusted-to-market method? 2. At what amount should the investment be carried on the balance sheet at year end using the equity method?

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