Creating Your New Business

What are the reasons to start a business. Millions of reasons why but no one explains what role money plays in a dwindling economy. How does one determine whether leaving a traditional work environment to starting a new business and the risks involved in such a endeavor. Most people today just go with the flow.They do only what they feel is necessary to get by or "just pay the bills''. Which eventually leads to an unfulfilled lifestyle that offer no incentives to exceed previous expectations. Life should be enjoyed and be exciting. Owning a super yacht sounds great. The Clintons are renting a $25 million mansion in the Hampton s 12,000 square feet with a private beach. I would say the possibilities are endless. Life is good if we are inspired to make it good. Education and knowledge is valuable only in it's application and the ability to create wealth depends on definite goals. Becoming rich takes proper planning just as one would plan a vacation . Will Power, proper planning and ambition can bring definite goals.

Wealth Consciousness

Sneak Peek: The Oitavos, Sintra, Portugal

On September 1, the Oitavos, a five-star luxury hotel and spa, opened outside of Lisbon within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park along the Atlantic coastline. The main attractions at the 142-room hotel are the Arthur Hills–designed Oitavos Dunes golf course, sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, a full-service spa with 10 treatment rooms, an indoor and outdoor saltwater swimming pool, steam and sauna rooms with views of the preserved dunes, and several dining options including a gourmet restaurant, sushi bar, and tea lounge. (www.theoitavos.com)

—Jill Newman