phishing is over

During these last lazy days of summer, a fishing trip might seem like a great idea as a favorite hobby for many. But beware of other types of ‘phishermen’ on ‘phishing expeditions’. Phishing is a favorite process for fraudsters to try to get consumers to divulge personally identifiable information such as account numbers, social security numbers, or addresses. Once a […]

Types of paint variations

Paint is a liquid that dries to a solid opaque form after it has been applied to a surface. It is usually made up of pigment, binder, solvent and additives that contribute to its performance and application on a given surface. The paint can be used in various applications. One could be for protection as in the painting of buildings […]

Contextual analysis of social networks in Uganda

Throughout the world, the use of social networks has become a tool for ‘insecurity’ and for generating social changes that lead to peace. Much of the impact was felt in the Arab world, and some in the West, caused by social economic discontent and mismanagement. Apart from North Africa, the rest of the continent was not affected. It has yet […]

Buy a repossessed property

I received an email today with questions and concerns about a foreclosure sale. Great questions, so I decided to post both the question and my answer below. What has been your experience with foreclosures? Karen, I have a question for you, I am not new to real estate investing, but I am new to the foreclosure auction process… there is […]

Competition in the mobile car wash industry

We have all seen the mobile washing units roaming our city, they are usually trucks, vans or trailers with a water tank and pressure washing unit on board. They market their services with flyers and business cards, however most of their business comes from weekly repeats and referrals. Some cities have hundreds of these units going around town cleaning things […]

Three Pitfalls of Owning a Timeshare

With the promise of lower vacation costs and owning your own property, we understand how easy it is to see timeshare ownership as a good investment. What vacationers love about timeshares is that they can easily choose a location, room size, and number of days to stay, but these features are also available when they sign up for a travel […]

Regulation of Alternative Investment Funds

What is an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) AIF is a privately pooled investment vehicle under the Alternative Investment Fund Regulations that raises funds from investors, whether Indian or foreign, to invest in accordance with a defined investment policy for the benefit of its investors. The AIF can take the form of a trust, partnership, limited liability company, or legal entity. […]