[Travis McGee]

Man, if there was ever a case when a “vanity thread” by an area expert was called for, it’s you and it’s now. You should write a weekly essay and post it on FR.

NOBODY knows this topic like a guy like you. ALWAYS go to an area expert who is playing with his own money! (IMHO, an area expert is the equivalent of a “local guide” to special forces.) I am 100% sincere, being a small biz guy myself.

[newfreep]

Thanks, TM for your kind words. It's definitely real life when our own money is at stake and causes us to get real smart, real quick. I'm in a tough spot because the Euro, although falling, is giving false strength to the US dollar. Add in Germany & France are threatening to leave the EU and God only knows how their own currencies will be accepted. Although my background includes an MBA and senior executive at a $400M company responsible for strategic planning & new business development, in these times sometimes we all are learning on the job.

Like you, a small biz guy or gal are the source for any economic growth and we should try to support each other as much as possible.

Good luck to you and your efforts - these are indeed troubling times.