Tinaport’s Blog

By Tinaport Last updated: Wed Mar 4, 2009 4:58pm PST
  • Need advice about potentially buying a business

    By Tinaport, on Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:39am PDT

    I need as much advice as possible -- especially from those with resources that may help me. I am looking at purchasing a bridal store in my town. The pros would be it is an established business (25 years), has a great reputation, and very little competition (nearest bridal store is half hour away).

    The main con would be the owner pays herself very little. But she has only owned it for four years and not done very much in the way of advertising or growing the business. The previous owner (for 17 years) supported herself with the business. The other con is that in the last two years I have bought a house, a car, and new furniture (on credit) for the entire house, so needless to say my debt to income ratio is not what a lender would want to see. Read More »

  • lychee martini- my summer fav!

    By Tinaport, on Wed Jul 9, 2008 10:25am PDT

    If you are a martini-a-holic like I am you must try a lychee martini this summer.Lychee is an exotic sweet fruit and so refreshing this time of year. I discovered lychee martini's while I was living in Hawaii and they became my instant favorite drink. It's easy to make though... I use... Read More »

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i am the not-so-typical bubbly blond. i know when to pull the blond card but otherwise i like to pay attention and know whats going on. i love to learn but about stuff that is interesting to me... like fashion and pop culture and new trends. i love to cook and i am a work-out-aholic. and i love the beach!! i also have two very spoiled dogs that i love more than anything except my husband. he takes my breath away :)