Can and how do  I build a financial profile?
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good question, Ive been getting useful information from NHBS site when it comes to financial matters, they've got helpful ideas and offers\n\nhttp://www.newhorizon.org\n\nhope you'll find what youre looking for and goodluck!
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A bank, someone who trusts you, or something/someone along those lines.\n\nYou could always ask a financial advisor.
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It depends on your age, interest etc...,  go to a variety of banks and gather the information that best suits your needs, review the information and make your decision from the information gathered!  Also look up their websites!
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A written budget.  Do a written budget each month, for that month, showing every penny coming in for the month and assign each and every dollar to something.  Then stick to the budget.\n\nFor more on getting out of debt and growing wealth, check out http://www.daveramsey.com - not affiliated, just use the system.\n\nGood luck.
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All you need to do is to put together a short personal profile - just a couple of paragraphs, describing who you are and your role within the company you work for, and also giving a brief outline of your career and most notable past achievements. Ask your line manager for more guidance if you are still unsure, or else use existing profiles on the company's website as models to base your own on.
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Start by contacting a financial planner in your area. Most don't charge for an initial consultation. They are in it for the long run. You don't have to have a lot to go get advice on financial planning. The sonner you start the better. Don't include Social Security in your retirement funds. Even if it is still around, it won't scratch the surface of your needs. And with all the Government regulations being put on it, I doubt if you get a chance to realize the benefit of it. Start by maxing out your 401k contributions. Then take a look at savings bonds or municiple bonds. If your into having some fun, try playing the stock market. Personally, not something I have time to learn. For a relatively small fee, I can have people alot more anal than myself invest for me. usually, their fees compared to an average annual profit is a really good bargan.
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It depends on your profile and requirement from the scheme. One good scheme cannot be best for every one. \n\nBefore selecting your plan take care of few things:\nPast performance of the funds of the plan.\nCharges in the plan. Compare and understand the charges as some time there are many hidden charges. \n\nLook if the features of the plan meet your requirements. \nConsult with good professional Financial Consultant before investing. \nResearch in satisfactory manner before investing. \nAfter all it’s your money. \n\nYou can contact me from my profile for further assistance.
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From your statement and then go to that banks web site and set up your on-line profile!
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If you have a goal start by creating a place for your dream.  If you don't already have one open a savings account and get it attached to your checking account.  Next every time you deposit a check take 10% of the total amount and put it into your savings.  \n\nTell yourself everything in savings STAYS in savings.  It's not fun money, it's not grocery money.  It to save for the long term.  \n\nOnce you have a few thousand look into more long term investing plans; purchase some mutual funds shares, buy a rental property.  The best part is once you have savings you can create a new gaol and do something sith it to create more wealth in your life.  \n\nThe main point here is take ACTION and create a vision.  Once you create the vision your mind will find ways to fulfill it.  \n\nWrite down your goal and review it often to see how you're doing.\n\nGood luck.\n\nKK
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Do everything in all the answers given.\nPlus do yourself a favour.\nIt is tedious and takes effort but;\nMake a business plan. It is an organizational\nway to prepare yourself to open a business, and to \nsucceed, by taking all things into consideration.\nMany banks provide Business Planning Software. You just need to fill out the blanks.  Do not shelve all you paper work, follow your plan.
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First, you need to be sponsored by a broker/dealer.  After the bear market and the contraction in the industry, the requirements are much more stringent.  If you want to work for a reputable firm, where you can build your own business and have the potential for unlimited income; you will need a college degree, sales experience (preferrably commission only), and a natural market (know people with money or have a network to people with money).  Being a stockbroker (nobody uses this title anymore) or financial advisor, is not about being a money manager (picking stocks).  It's all about gathering assets.  If you can gather assets, you can be succesful.  If a major firm hires you and gets you licensed, they will expect you to bring in $10 million in assets in the first year.  The industry has a 70% failure rate.\n\nIf you just want to make a salary (with little or no upside) and execute trades for a company like TD Waterhouse or Fidelity, you wil still need a college degree, but thats about it.\n\nGood luck with whatever you do!
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You have to have a plan of attack and money. Remember, its takes money to make money.\n\n-J.
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the cheapest and fastest way I know of is to join the CAB or do a CeMap course.\n\nAll that's required for the former, is for you to call your local CAB (Citizen's Advice Bureau) and they'll send you the appropriate  form to fill in.\n\nIt starts off as voluntary work, with free travel and training in various areas, you'll pick the financial side of things, and I think you can even specialise intow what kind of financial advice you can do.\n\nYou'll have enough training and experience if you do this even part time within two years.\nAnother way of course  is to register to do CeMap training (just google it)\n\nit's relatively cheap compared to the benefits you'd get once you get a job or start business, the average person that gives mortgage advice for example gets an average £10,000 for every sale that results from a talk with him... and of course if you're employed, you don't have to make a sale to get paid, you just have to attend the interview and offer fairly average to good customer service!
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First research, research, research.\n\nYahoo finance has some excellent tools as well as a glossary of financial terms and stock screeners.\nI would recommend creating a practice portfolio for a few weeks.  List the stocks you are thinking of buying and use a performance view using the current price.  Yahoo will tell you how much money you have lost or gained.  I recommend a diverse portfolio. (don't put all your eggs in one basket)\n\nTry that for about a month and then use one of the online companys like scottrade or etrade for reasonable commissions.\n\nGood luck
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You say you've done it before - what did you do then?\n\nFrom a professional stand point you need to draw up a prospective, outline the expenses and probable gains.  Present it to him and let him look over your ideas and theory.
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Create business plan. It must include projections for at least 2 years.\n\nMake sure you have 20% - 30% down payment\n\nMake sure you have collateral. The following is the formula to calculate collateral:\nCollateral = (Personal Real estate value*0.8 – Mortgage) + Commercial Real Estate Value * 0.8 + Equipment value *0.5 + Inventory *0.1\n\nMake sure your credit score is 680+.\n\nMake sure you have relevant experience. Banks will never finance career change.\n\nCollect all necessary financial documents:\n1)Personal tax returns for the last 3 years\n2)Business tax returns (for existing business) for the last 3 years\n3)Profit And Loss statement year to date\n\nCall your local banks. Ask if they do SBA loans.\n\nWhile choosing bank, keep in mind that banks are specialized entities If you wanted Chinese food, you wouldn’t go to a steak house, would you? Banks are organized the same way. You will never find a bank that does all types of businesses and all types of loans.\n\nDo your homework. Call the bank, ask for a business loan officer and describe your business type and your financial needs. Try to avoid banks that will give you a general answer: “We make our credit decision on a case per case basis”. Most likely you will waste money and most importantly your time.\n\nComplete loan application – make sure there is no arithmetical errors, mistypings and all personal financial information is correct.\n\nSubmit the complete package – all documents that were requested by the loan office, in the order that was requested to the bank.\n\nGood luck,\nMarina Lando\nPresident\nBusiness Loan Quest\nhttp://www.blquest.biz
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The first bug step is to have a business plan. You will need to define the direction of the business and then project the financial requirements to meet your goals. If you are not an accounting type you would probably do well to find one to help you with the business plan.\n\nInvestors will then be able to see you business concept and the potential return for their investment. And most importantly, if you have a professional business plan they will take you seriously.