Mining referral gold from social connections
By Margie BarrieAcquiring referrals is important, but gaining a warm introduction, or a bridge, is even better.
February 24, 2011
Study: U.S., European Brokers to Spend Millions on SurveillanceSweeping regulatory changes will lead U.S. and European brokers to spend more than $200 million in 2011 on new market surveillance programs, according to a new report.
February 24, 2011
Oil Prices Shoot Higher on Libya TurmoilWorries that the rebellion in Libya would spread to other countries in the Middle East/North Africa region, and the drop in output from that nation's oil exports, caused the price of oil to soar on Thursday
February 23, 2011
Study: U.S., European Brokers to Spend Millions on SurveillanceSweeping regulatory changes will lead U.S. and European brokers to spend more than $200 million in 2011 on new market surveillance programs, according to a new report.
February 23, 2011
Existing-Home Sales Rise on Foreclosures and Cash DealsMore people bought previously occupied homes in January. But sales surged on a rising number of foreclosures and all-cash deals, and not first-time home-buyers.
February 22, 2011
Emerging Market Stock Performance Overtaken by Developed CountriesStocks in developed countries are rising the most since 1998 while emerging markets slump, a sign the United States is returning to its role as the engine of world growth aided by a recovery in Europe.
February 18, 2011
Time for Timepiece Investing?Buying watches with a goal of profitable trading requires highly specialized knowledge.
February 17, 2011
EBRI: Workers Working LongerThe recession slowed but did not stop the trend of older U.S. residents staying in the workforce longer.