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Police seek assistance in Fernley Nevada firearms theft
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for anyone with information about a Sunday morning theft at Main Street Pawn in Fernley Nevada to contact them. Read the full article here.
5 small business marketing tips infographic
Here is a simple and easy to read inforgraphic from www.minespress.com that hits some of the basic marketing tips that many shops are not doing. Our apologies to www.minespress.com, we tried to link to the image on their site but were unable to locate...
Six Must Know Accounting Tips
Accounting is and always will be a critical function of the savvy business owner, but accounting doesn’t have to be a nightmare or something to dread. It just takes a little perseverance and planning to ensure that your records are as accurate and complete as...
Gold Prices Continue To Be Lackluster
Depending on who you believe, gold is set for a strong recovery or the demand for gold is waning. Either way the strong dollar continues to affect gold prices.
Operation Choke Point Expands to Include Casinos
Far from fading away, Operation Choke Point seems to be expanding to include casinos. "Operation Choke Point is a joint DOJ and FDIC program that allows these federal agencies to intimidate banks and payment processors into ending financial relationships with lawfully...
September – Gold’s Best Performing Month
CEO and chief investment officer for U.S. Global Investors, Frank Holems, wrote an article for business insider that shows how September has been the best performing month of the year for gold since 1969. He outlines some of the main drivers for this, one being that...
Inc. Magazine names seven gun-related companies in top 5,000 list
Guns.com did a recap of the top gun related companies listed in Inc. Magazine's list of top 5000 companies. Some of them on the list include: LaserMax Daniel Defense Delta Defense Read their full recap here.
San Fran Jewelry Thieves – Not the Sharpest Tools in the Shed
Two men robbed a jewelry store in a San Francisco area mall and drove straight to pawnshop to sell their booty. Their getaway car was caught on security cameras and after a short search, police found their car parked outside a pawnshop in East Oakland. They simply...
Six Marketing Tips For Small Businesses
When money is tight, one of the first things many business owners cut back on is advertising and marketing. However, when potential clients don’t know about you, your business can’t grow. So how do you market your business on a shoestring budget? It’s easier than you...
8 Things Great Problem Solvers Do
Kevin Daum of Inc. did a nice article on 8 things you can do to become a better problem solver. This is relevant to any business owner, or even employees and is a must read for anyone who doesn't have natural problem solving skills.
NY Gun Shop Owner Forced To Turn Over 165 Customer Records
A SWAT team raided the Albion Gun Shop in Orleans County New York without an warrant on orders from the Narcotics Enforcement Unit. Under the state's anti-gun law, this intrusion was completely legal. Both the shops owner, Joe Palumbo, and his customers are concerned...
Physician Groups Petition Appeals Court to Review Florida Gun Law
Florida's Firearm Owners' Privacy Act is getting some heat from physicians groups asking the appeals court to review and possibly repeal the law. The law restricts physicians from asking patients about the presence of guns in the home and prevents them from making...
UK Investment Firm Backs Pawnbroker
NorthEdge Capital, a UK capital investment firm, is investing in Ramsdens Financial Limited, the UK’s largest independent pawnbroker. Ramsdens plans to use the capital to expand their stores portfolio. Read the full article here.
BBB Warning: Expect Scammers to Use Nude Celebrities as “Click Bait”
Let's be honest, is there a time when the news isn't buzzing about some celebrity nude photo scandal? Probably not. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning that scammers may use the buzz about these scandals to their advantage. Take a look.
UK Pawnbroker Slashed with Machete During Robbery
The manager of a pawnbrokers was slashed with a machete during a raid by a gang of masked robbers. The man was attacked as he tried to raise the alarm after four men burst inside, but wasn’t seriously injured. Police investigating the raid at Cashoppers on Wilmslow...
CFPB Issues Consumer Advisory About Bitcoin
On August 11th the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau issued an advisory warning consumers about the risks surrounding Bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Some of the risks the outline are: Unclear costs Volatile exchange rates The threat of hacking and scams...
Gold Prices Hit 10 Week Low
Kitco/Forbes is reporting the price of gold has hit a 10 week low here and here, which are basically the same article. They say a strong US dollar and other bearish market forces are the cause. However Craig Hemke, writing for Investing.com seems to think the...
Pawnshops Assist Police in Finding Thieves
We all know most pawnshops work closely with the police when it comes to identifying stolen goods. A few shops are getting some press for doing so. Linton Man Arrested After Pawning Stolen Goods Jewelry, car stolen from Watertown home Pawn shop helps state police ID...