Archive for August, 2008

Have you ever thought of buying a property from which you can run your business? Have you signed a lease where you are paying the hydro, maintenance and property taxes? Have you ever asked yourself if there is a better way?

Like most business owners you may assume that a bank is the only place to go when you want to get a commercial mortgage. By using the services of a mortgage professional you have access not only to the traditional lenders but also lenders that specialize in commercial mortgages.

The main differences between the traditional lenders and the non-conforming lenders are that the non-conforming lenders:

• do not require income verification,
• require a lower down-payment, and
• are more flexible on the type of property.

Their rates are slightly higher than traditional sources; however compared to paying a lease it may be worth your while to investigate this option.

Charmaine Idzerda is a Mortgage Broker with Verico Designer Mortgages Inc. To discuss your mortgage options please call her now at 905.336.5997 (Burlington), toll-free in North America 1.866.824.8057 or visit www.DesignerMortgages.ca

Setting up your blog will require a little research and review, but almost all blog software is very easy to use and offers a variety of plug-ins and other resources to make yours unique.

Blog platforms such as WordPress can be very helpful in getting you setup with a professional look, especially if you have limited design skills and are not working with a web or graphic designer immediately.

A professionally designed WordPress theme (or, template) may be just the right thing for you. Why not try Unique Blog Designs, a company that’s making great waves in the WordPress Premium Themes industry. They are actually running a contest to celebrate the 1st anniversary of their business. You could win an Apple IPod Touch or one of their WordPress themes.

One of the world’s largest domain registrars and web hosts, US-based GoDaddy.com now offers direct support to Canadian residents and business owners, who now can register and host “dot CA” domains with GoDaddy.

I’ve personally used and recommended GoDaddy to my clients, ever since I made the switch in 2006. Since then I’ve registered domains and set up hosting for my clients’ web sites, blogs, and FTP servers. I have yet to encounter a problem with this company. Some may not like their particular style of advertising, but their reliability and track record are spotless.

Highly recommended!