"In reading the lives of great men, I found that
the first victory they won was over themselves. Self-discipline with
all of them came first."
-Harry Truman,
33rd President of the United States
You are
what you think.
Why think positively? All of our feelings, beliefs
and knowledge are based on our internal thoughts, both conscious and
subconscious. We are in control whether we know it or not.
This affects our lives at work and at home. You'll only be as
successful as you think you can be. We are constantly having
inner conversations with ourselves, whether we realize it or not.
Is what you are saying to yourself helping you or hindering you?
There are three C's that we should be saying to
ourselves:
Commitment: Make a commitment to yourself, to learning,
work, family, friends, and other worthwhile causes. Be
enthusiastic. Dream of success!
Control: Keep your mind focused on important
things. Set goals and priorities and develop strategies for
dealing with your problems. Learn to relax. Enjoy success.
Challenge: Be courageous; change and improve
every day. Try new things. Consider several options. Ask
lots of questions. Be optimistic.
Studies show that people with these characteristics
are winners in good times and survivors in hard times. Business
will always fluctuate and there will be times when sales may be less
than desirable, but our attitudes make all the difference in the world.
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As the year-end is drawing near, don't forget about
Section 179 Tax Deduction! Small businesses or those who spend
less than $500,000 on capital equipment this year may expense a capital
equipment acquisition up to $125,000. This means that if you were
thinking of acquiring some new equipment within the next few months, it
could be beneficial to acquire it before the end of the year to take
advantage of the tax deduction.
The tax deduction is available regardless of how the
asset is paid for. If you lease or finance the equipment, you can
realize a write-off of up to $125,000 while only spending one or two
months worth of payments. The net affect of this can be
substantial.
We always advise talking to your tax professional
first since every company's situation is different.
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First Star Capital is a
national leader in all types of equipment financing and leasing.
We operate in all 50 states and are currently offering some of the most
competitive programs in the country. Our transactions are
funded both internally with private label lines of credit as well as
externally with some of the most competitive & flexible funding
partners in the nation. These diverse funding resources allow First
Star the flexibility to undertake a variety of transactions. Nothing is
too big or too complex.
For more
information, contact Brad Harmon at First Star Capital (800-604-4817).
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Capital...Tomorrow's Growth Today
