Archive for February, 2012

Recently a friend traveled from another state to visit a dying friend. Two weeks later, her friend passed away, and she wrote to me, “my gut told me I better get there soon.” I responded that whenever I listen to my gut, it is right. However, there have been many times when I have failed to listen to my gut because I was lazy or I talked myself out of it and I have regretted those times when I have not followed my gut. It is then that I recall a brilliant philosophy I heard from a philanthropist who said, “Just remember you can never go wrong by doing right!” That, I have found, is so very true.

So maybe you have been putting off medical or dental care because of finances, but your gut is telling you to take care of it. Perhaps you accumulated college loans that are now holding you back. A friend has come to you to partner with them on a business venture, but you require some start up dollars. You read about the bioscience industry hiring in our area and you decided to go back for a masters, but you do not have the funds. Who could you turn to for help in any of these types of situations?

Consider turning to Jewish Free Loan for an interest-free loan. Contact us by visiting our website jewishfreeloan.org, or call us at 602.230.7983. Remember, “You can never go wrong, by doing right!”

A recent issue of Phoenix Business Journal features innovative individuals that have started local businesses with a creative edge. The article Work spaces propel creative collaboration features a woman in the graphic design industry that was tired of working out of her home but did not want an expensive, long-term lease. She began to talk to friends about office sharing and then Co+Hoots was born, a collaborative workspace housed in 3600 square feet restored warehouse at 825 N. Seventh St. Co+Hoots has become so popular, it’s almost run out of space, so they are now looking to expand by creating another workspace.

Steve LeVine, owner of an event planning and public relations firm is launching an in-house ticketing system that allows clients to sell event tickets, as a small sale alternative to Ticketmaster. Ryan Naylor, a Phoenix Internet marketing executive, started LocalWork.com, a website that targets midsize businesses and allows them to share job postings. His site is a far less expensive alternative to national job posting sites, yet more professional than classified sites such as Craigslist.com.

A tougher business climate due to the recent economic crisis, brought out the best in these individuals’ creative thinking. Their stories inspire and motivate others to use their creativity and knowledge to come up with innovative ideas that lead them in a successful direction. A creative business idea doesn’t have to be complicated; it can be as simple as a new way of doing something related to your life or business.

Consider Jewish Free Loan when looking for ways to fund your new business. We would love to help you to make your business idea a reality. For more information on our interest-free loans, visit our website at jewishfreeloan.org or call us 602.230.7983.

A recent issue of the Phoenix Business Journal stated that Home Depot is hiring 1,000 people this spring, Nextiva Inc., a Scottsdale based VoIP communications firm, plans on hiring 100 new people, and Discover card is hiring more than 250 workers. Another article, Small-business Selling Prices Rise, as Prices Slip, said that 45 small business transactions closed in the Phoenix metro area, compared to last year’s 38; while the median price was up $10,000 over the same period.

Barry Broome, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, discussed future growth in the Valley. “I think we’ll be a great center for entrepreneurship,” said Broome. “The Valley will continue to draw people from around the world, capitalizing on global trade and business. We’ll be a much more international city like Toronto.”

Are you a budding entrepreneur who wants to grow your business? If a $20,000 interest-free loan would impact your day-to-day operations, please contact Jewish Free Loan. Call us at 602.230.7983 or visit jewishfreeloan.org and allow us to provide you with the information that will make this possible.