D-Day Memorial at risk of closing (Roanoke Times)
The National D-Day Memorial is running out of cash, William McIntosh, president of the memorial’s foundation, said Thursday afternoon. The problem is so dire the World War II memorial honoring the largest land, air and sea operation in military history is at risk of closing — and the news comes just days before a major celebration planned for D-Day’s 65th anniversary.
Charities feel the big chill (Inside Business)
Free once you register: More than 50 percent of those responding to an online survey conducted between March 2 and March 16, reported a decrease in contributions from October 2008 to February 2009, compared to the same period a year earlier.
Home mortgage delinquencies hit highest rate since 1972 (USA Today)
Nearly 1 in 8 of the nation’s home mortgage holders were behind in their payments in the first quarter — the most since at least 1972, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Thursday.
Twenty Part-Time Business Ideas (BusinessWeek)
Some great tips in this story. In any economy, a part-time business can bring in extra income, give you a fallback plan if you lose your job, or plant the seed for a larger venture. In a downturn, it’s hard to argue with preparing a backup plan. Of course, starting a business is always risky, and you will almost surely spend more than you make at first.
10 Free (or Cheap) Tools for Start-ups (Inc.)
This is a great slideshow with some very popular software that small businesses can use at very low costs. We use some of it here at BizSense.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Nation’s Girlfriends Unveil New Economic Plan: ‘Let’s Move In Together’
A very amusing Satirical video from the always clever Onion.
D-Day Memorial at risk of closing (Roanoke Times)
The National D-Day Memorial is running out of cash, William McIntosh, president of the memorial’s foundation, said Thursday afternoon. The problem is so dire the World War II memorial honoring the largest land, air and sea operation in military history is at risk of closing — and the news comes just days before a major celebration planned for D-Day’s 65th anniversary.
Charities feel the big chill (Inside Business)
Free once you register: More than 50 percent of those responding to an online survey conducted between March 2 and March 16, reported a decrease in contributions from October 2008 to February 2009, compared to the same period a year earlier.
Home mortgage delinquencies hit highest rate since 1972 (USA Today)
Nearly 1 in 8 of the nation’s home mortgage holders were behind in their payments in the first quarter — the most since at least 1972, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Thursday.
Twenty Part-Time Business Ideas (BusinessWeek)
Some great tips in this story. In any economy, a part-time business can bring in extra income, give you a fallback plan if you lose your job, or plant the seed for a larger venture. In a downturn, it’s hard to argue with preparing a backup plan. Of course, starting a business is always risky, and you will almost surely spend more than you make at first.
10 Free (or Cheap) Tools for Start-ups (Inc.)
This is a great slideshow with some very popular software that small businesses can use at very low costs. We use some of it here at BizSense.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Nation’s Girlfriends Unveil New Economic Plan: ‘Let’s Move In Together’
A very amusing Satirical video from the always clever Onion.