Upscale Restaurants in Richmond are Closing Their Doors



I love good food, but I love having money in my pocket even more.  Like me, many Richmonders are pinching their pennies and forgoing the 4 star restaurants for cheaper dining alternatives.  Many even going so far as to actually cook for themselves.  I shudder at the thought of having to eat my own cooking.

Richmond Restaurants that have closed in the last week:

• Bottega Bistro
• Manakin Grill
• 1 North Belmont

I must say that I am going to miss Bottega.  Being a Southside girl myself, there was nothing nummier than their Sunday brunch.

My husband and I went to 1 North Belmont a couple of years ago for our anniversary and the food was delictable, but the check was so high that it hurt.  The food was so wonderful that we’ve always wanted to go back, and it saddens me that we won’t get that opportunity now.

I’ve never been to Manakin Grill, but I can only imagine it must have been delicious.

It seems that the finer things in life are slipping away in Richmond.  I wonder what will get hit next.

Quick Money Saving Tips:

1. Buy discounted gift cards for restaurants and other local merchants.
2. Have a gift card that you will never use?  Sell your gift card for cold hard cash!

 

Why Payday Loans May be Your Best Bet in this Economy Richmond, VA



People used to be very afraid of the idea of getting a payday loan. They thought it was similar to going to a loan shark, that these companies charged ridiculous interest rates, and that basically no one could ever repay them.

There might have been some Richmond, VA payday loans companies like that in the past, but they are much more regulated than they were. That means that you’re a lot safer when you go to get a payday loan, and in this economy you won’t be alone in your desire to get money fast. Who doesn’t need a little extra to pay a bill right now? The bill is probably due before that next check comes in, and if you wait and the bill isn’t paid on time you’ll pay penalties and maybe even have your water or power turned off. Plus, you could damage your credit.

Getting a payday loan isn’t perfect, but it’s better than those alternatives, and much safer than it was in the past.

Richmond Living



If you’ve lived in Richmond, Virginia for a while you already know what a great place it can be. If you just moved there or if you’re considering moving there, you should know that it’s one of the best cities to live in.

It’s very easy to fall in love with Richmond, VA, and all it has to offer.

Richmond has both cutting edge technology industries as well as some of the best and most well-preserved historic landmarks that are centuries old.  A person might think that these would clash, but they don’t. they work very well together to give Richmond a lot to offer to all kinds of people.

Richmond is home to plenty of  music, art, scenery, sports, and all kinds of things for children and adults to enjoy. It’s also close to the beach and to Washington, D.C., so day trips are a good choice.

No matter whether you like to shop or just want to try some great food, Richmond has what you need. It’s a large city with a lot to do but yet it still has a lot of the small town feel that’s found in places that are less populated. That makes it a great choice for people from all walks of life.

Richmond Business



If you’re looking for a particular business or if you’re thinking about starting your own business, Richmond, Virginia may just be what you need. Richmond, VA was ranked number four for places to find a job by Forbes magazine, and there are many career resources there.

If you’re out of a job or right out of college and you’re looking for a great place with a lot of job opportunities, Richmond is worth checking out.

Also, if you want to start up a business or want to move your business somewhere other than where it is right now, Richmond would be a good choice for either one of those things.

The climate there is a very good one for businesses, both big and small, so no matter what you’re looking for you can probably find it right there in Richmond. Even though there are so many businesses already there, people are welcoming and they want to see more, so there isn’t any reason to let the high number of businesses already in Richmond, Virginia scare you off and make you choose somewhere else for your business endeavors.

Richmond Business Owners Stretch Their Marketing Dollars



Richmond business owners are finding it difficult to afford the price tag of reaching new customers.  This is a huge problem, since reaching and obtaining new customers is vital for any business.

Everyone is pinching their wallet these days, including business owners. Many local Richmond businesses are looking to stretch their marketing dollars and finding it through SEO (search engine optimization).

Companies are opting for SEO, instead of shelling out the dough for PPC (pay per click) ads to search engine companies like Google, MSN and Yahoo.

SEO as described by BloomSEO a local Richmond firm:

The process of pushing the ranking of a web site for valuable keywords towards the top, ideally to the #1 spot. This is organic traffic (free clicks – unlike PPC).  A search engine optimization specialist, or ‘SEO’ is an expert on the strategies available to rank a web site for organic search keywords.