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Things To Know Before Applying As A Mystery Shopper

Allen Francis / May 13th, 2020 / No Comments

Consumerism is almost a religion in the United States. Almost all states are reopening during a pandemic so people can shop at malls, dine out, and buy things. Shopping is an activity that is hard-wired into the genetics of Americans. Businesses know that too. It’s why the, “mystery shopper,” is an actual vocation. Americans spent over $13.4 trillion on consumer goods in 2019. Over 70% of the...

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What are the Challenges of Opening a Thrift Store

Allen Francis / April 16th, 2020 / No Comments

Want to start a business? Be proactive. Opportunities don’t magically appear. It’s important to seek out or create opportunities. Remember that big things start in small ways. Facebook started in a college dorm. Apple computers were brainstormed in a garage in the 1970s. Whether you want to work in a small business or have higher aspirations, opening a thrift store may be the best way to...

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Now May Be the Best Time to Invest in the Airline Industry

Allen Francis / March 25th, 2020 / No Comments

I am a grown man, but I am not afraid to tell you that I am terrified. Probably just like the rest of the world right now. The COVID-19 pandemic slowly engulfing the world is shutting down almost every area of industry. Major sports seasons have been suspended or canceled. The retail and service industries have ground to a halt causing the layoffs and firings of millions. It seems like we live in...

Posted in: Business, Education, Money, Personal Finance, Philosophy, Travel Tagged with: airline industry, investment

I Should have made Small-Scale Investment Risks (in Myself) long ago

Allen Francis / March 2nd, 2020 / No Comments

Several years ago, I converted a small academic pension into a decade long annual annuity. I used to be a teacher and an academic adviser many years ago. So, I had a small pension that I could have looked forward to in old age. A mini-retirement nest egg. When I converted my pension into an annuity, the investment and pension company created a contract where I would receive an annual payment for a...

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