Donald Trump in Israel

Here are the Hells Angels in Tel Aviv welcoming the US preseident .

You see the fact that Mr Trump first went to Saudi Arabia shows how he sees the commercial relationship. He knows hay the visit has produced $119bn of trade. This trade was probably agreed some time ago, however it was waiting for him to sign the agreement .

If you notice also the pomp and ceremony that they put in to honour Mr Trump was in contrast to the the non existent ceremony for Mr Barak Obama.

Also if you notice , Mrs Trump did not have to cover her hair. This actually is in contrast to Mrs Obama and Hilary Clinton .

The US president has stated in his opening speech to the Saudis how they need to " drive out" Islamic fundamentalists.

In addition , by the fist Lady not wearing a head covering he has shown that he respects but also who is boss. The Saudis took note and their was no offence taken .

Meir Velenski

Queens birthday - Israel

Here we are in Israel at the UK ambassadors residence celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 2 birthday.

The event was sponsored by Fibonatix Payment solutions who deliver all on line and off line payment solutions . It is a UK and Israel company that works globally . Their systems are second to none and allow all types of online payments , thus allowing the merchant to increase his sales.

It was a lovely evening with many dignatories present from all over the world.

Meir Velenski

How to pick Strawberries

The secret behind great strawberries.

Meir Velenski

How to get money for start ups

It's fine having an idea and developing breakthrough technology . Most start ups have not found the entrance but are already seeking the EXIT

Without good quality input and business sense with strong finance the chance of success is small.Meir Velankin

U.K. Elections - what will happen if?

Who exactly is going to win the election and what are the policies. 

Meir Velenski

Growth in the US

I read this report and I though it would be good to share it.

In my opinion , the US is about to enter a major growth spurt and probably be the best year in a decade. All engines re pumping and they have heart full employment .

With the loosening of the government ties and restrictions then this will just fire them up even more.

Here is what I read:

After a miserable first quarter when it comes to GDP growth, Bank of America Merrill Lynch is forecasting growth will pick up sharply in the second quarter, expanding by 3.0% annualized, according to their latest U.S. Economic Weekly report. This is up from their previous forecast of 2.3%, though they are keeping their projection for 2.1% full-year growth in 2017 unchanged. The first quarter saw an unexpectedly weak 0.7% GDP growth rate.

Consumer Spending Surge

Merrill Lynch economists expect businesses to build up inventories in the second quarter, after partially drawing them down in the first quarter, and for exports to be boosted by a weakening dollar. Auto sales declined in the first quarter after hitting a cyclical high in the fourth. Meanwhile, outlays on home heating and winter clothing were dampened by a mild winter in many locales. While auto sales remain a risk, Merrill Lynch expects an overall rebound in consumer spending during the second quarter.

"The backdrop is generally favorable for consumers with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, gradually improving wage pressures, low borrowing costs and high household wealth," Merrill Lynch economists said in their report.

Read more: Start Your Engines: Why GDP Will Fire Up in Q2 | Investopedia http://www.investopedia.com/news/start-your-engines-why-gdp-will-fire-q2/#ixzz4gYQvuy9u 

Meir velenski

Start ups Israel

Israel is one of the leading places for Start ups . We specialise in identifying good investment opportunities.

Israel is bucking the trend when it comes to economic growth . The country has grown significantly in the last 10 years. The currency is one of the strongest in the world , full employment , low inflation and property prices going up.

In addition it has the second highest IQ pro rata second to Finland.

The are that has captured everyone's attention in the last few years has been the Hi Tech and Fintech sectors . Israel is a world leader in technology and has developed some of the worlds leading products or components .

Many new companies are developing with some very interesting ideas. What is clear that not all will get the traction or the funding they need.

In order to do that they need to approach professional companies or industry experts to help them achieve the Tech goal.

Meir Velenski