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Aaron’s Furniture in Tyler

August 25th, 2012

Have you ever stopped in a store or some public location and just stared a big-screen TV and think to yourself, “I only wish” because of the price? Well, most people have probably thought that at one time or another. How cool would it be to order that TV and the Sunday Ticket?

Unless you can’t get the Cowboys games where you’re at, getting Sunday Ticket should be the second step, with the first being getting that hug HD TV.

Again, there’s a problem: the price. However, there is a solution: Aaron’s Furniture.

At Aaron’s, you can rent, buy or rent to buy and can count on Low-Price guarantees. You will pre-approved automatically with no credit check required. You can set up whichever monthly payment plan works best for you whether it’s six month, one year, 18 months or two years.

If you’re looking for furniture, electronics or appliances, Aaron’s is the place for you. Located all over East Texas, including one on South Broadway in Tyler, Aaron’s is easy to find and is available for all your furniture and electronic needs.

If you’re renting an apartment for about 6-12 months, you might want to consider Aaron’s. If you don’t have the money upfront and you only need the furniture or appliances for a brief period, why not rent? It’s a win-win situation because nobody beats Aarons; nobody.

Now, let’s talk about how great it would be to watch whatever NFL game you want, whenever you want.

Academy Sporting Goods in Tyler

August 21st, 2012

If you go to Academy in Tyler, you likely won’t see Danica Patrick or Emmitt Smith shopping for some sporting goods but that’s no reason not to go. The sporting goods store has a wide range of equipment whether you’re just a fan or an experienced athlete.

If you’re just getting your kids started in T-ball, Academy is the perfect stop for the necessities to get the little ones underway.

You can find everything from baseball, basketball, football, golf, fishing hunting and quite frankly, the list goes on. You’ll even find equipment for boxing, martial arts, paintball croquet, yard darts as well as other yard games, and others, just to name a few more. Basically, if it’s a sport, it can be found at Academy. In fact, there is equipment for competitions that aren’t sports.

Over the last couple years, Academy has been my go-to-place for tennis shoes, sun glasses and apparel for my favorite sports teams. However, if you’re not a fan of Texas teams, you may or may not be out of luck at the Academy on South Broadway in Tyler. The truth is though, that’s all you need.

If you’re in need for new sports and outdoor equipment and you live in Tyler, do yourself a favor and make Academy your first stop. You likely won’t need to make a second stop.

The Comfort Inn & Suites in Tyler… & Beyond

May 7th, 2012

The fact that I grew up traveling has gone a long way to creating in me a nostalgia for staying in hotels. I realize that for many people who travel solely for work- related purposes that may seem like a fairly absurd statement. But for me, staying over night in a hotel was part of an adventure.  I’m sure that the level of one’s enjoyment of hotels is due solely to the purpose he or she has in traveling, but it’s almost always been a positive experience for me.

It’s always amusing to me to hear people discuss their requirements of a hotel. It must have this or that, it had better not be lacking in this amenity or that one… We all have different levels of expectations. I’m generally fairly easy to please. A cool, clean room, comfortable bed and working TV with Fox News and ESPN will generally keep me content. Throw in a good continental breakfast, and I may even stay another night.

On a recent trip to Dallas, (which was purely recreational mind you), I introduced my son the fun of staying in a hotel. We’ve stayed in them before, but he’s only four so his memories of previous trips are foggy at best.  On this outing I chose to stay in a Comfort Inn. Admittedly a simple establishment, but it came complete with a pool and all the amenities I’ve listed above, along with quite a few I didn’t. Now I realize this was Dallas, but I should reinforce the fact that Tyler also has a Comfort Inn which is arguably more upscale than the one I visited. Enough so that it should surely be able to meet the requirements of patrons whose needs are more… sophisticated than mine are.   The Comfort Inn and Suits in Tyler is located on South Broadway and has all the amenities one would expect, including an indoor pool, hot tube, fitness center and more. It’s generally on the more high- end side of the chain but prices are still reasonable. Tyler has what seems to me a surprising number of places to stay, but the Comfort is among the nicer choices. To read more or to make reservations read about them online or contact their office at (903) 534-0999.

Southside Bank in Tyler TX and obtaining a business loan

January 24th, 2011

Southside Bank Tyler TX Banks
Southside Bank is considered to be the most convenient bank in Tyler TX because they are in just about every grocery store in town and they are scattered throughout the city in several much larger facilities. Their recent billboard campaigns encourage you to use them for family loans for things like vacations and old antique cars. I have tried getting a loan for an antique car before and let me tell you if you want to see a bank loan officer give you a blank stare just ask the question about a loan for an antique car, very few know if this type of loan is even possible accept for the uber wealthy.

Southside Bank Locations in Tyler and Phone Numbers

 

  • 1201 South Beckham Avenue, Tyler – (903) 526-8682
  • 6201 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler – (903) 581-9773
  • 113 N Northwest Loop 323, Tyler – (903) 535-4463

Southside Bank has been around Tyler TX for some time and most who have lived here for awhile have noticed how well they have spread themselves out over the city.

They have not only created large brand new facilities going out as far as Lindale TX but they have gotten into almost every Brookshires grocery store in town as well.

Southside Bank also happens to be in the SuperOne food Store on Hwy 110. When visiting the Southside Bank website it looks a little old school when logging into their online banking but the functionality is all there.

I have been pleased with the online banking this far as I can easily check my bank account on my computer or iphone. I have made transfers between accounts through their online system on my phone as well.

When talking about loans with Southside Bank I have had great conversations with one loan officer there while another one sort of gave me as little information as possible.

As you can imagine banks get asked by thousands of people a year for loans and many of these people simply have no credit and have done no research in regards to a business plan or how a business idea may succeed.

When you walk into Southside Bank asking for a loan you need to come with an easily understood business plan. Although it is good to have a complete business plan with figures to back it up a loan officer will usually glance over one page that outlines what it is you want to do and make their mind up for there.

A trick to getting a loan for a business idea is to visit 100 banks if you have to. Tweak and redefine your business plan and make it easy to read. Be a pleasant person to talk to and don’t come across as begging the loan officer.

One last few bits of advice is to attempt ahead of time to establish some kind of business credit.

There used to be the things called pass book checking accounts in the old days but these are no more. The pass book account allowed businesses to slowly build up credit.

A better way to build up business credit is to buy a CD (Certificate of Deposit) at the bank you are trying establish a reputation at and take a loan out on that CD.

Pay the CD off over a few years time and never be late in making your payments on that loan. Once your business loan is paid off you will have a better credit score to use in getting that business loan.

Also try opening up a cell phone business account using your tax id as this will assist in building business credit. Go out to mint.com and find a good low interest business credit card and apply for that as well. By having the credit card, bank loan, and cell phone account you will be establishing credit using 3 different business accounts, just don’t be late on your payments.

If you haven’t already you will need to setup an LLC which will allow you to get a tax id to establish credit on. Rather than building up credit on your personal social security number you need to build up business credit. Go out to legalzoom.com and they can automate much of the tasks involved in setting up a new Limited Liability Company. You will get a tax id that you can use to open up a business banking account.

Be sure to buy that CD and take a loan out on that CD using your business tax id number and not your social security number so that you are building business credit and not personal credit.

Jewelery Stores in Tyler Texas

November 25th, 2010

Murphey the Jeweler

diamond ring stores in Tyler Texas

I have shopped for jewelery at James Avery, Sam’s wholesale club and a place in San Antonio called Americus Diamonds but have yet to buy something from a local Tyler jewelery store like Jim’s Jewelers and Murphey the Jeweler.

There are 6 important “C’s” to consider when purchasing a diamond ring.

Tip: When shopping around write down the specs for the type of ring your interested in from atleast 3 – 4 diamond ring stores in Tyler. Take down information on the cut, carat, clarity, color, certification and of course cost.

Chances are some of the Tyler Jewelery sales people will see your dilegence in writing down information and will lower their ring prices as you leave the store. Take down the new price and visit a few more jewelery stores in Tyler.

Below are some trusted jewelery stores in Tyler Texas although I have yet to build any satisfying trust in these stores to give me a confident buying experience.

For the guys out there looking for quality yet affordable engagement rings more advertising should be centered around value for the buck spent on diamond rings and jewelery.

Below are some diamond ring stores in the Tyler Texas area.

Sam’s Wholesale Jewelery

2025 S. S.W. Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 597-2296

James Avery Jewelery

4601 South Broadway, Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-4576

Murphey the Jeweler

4921 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX 75703-1325
(903) 592-4711

Gordon’s Jewelers

4601 S Broadway Ave # 32, Tyler, TX 75703-1307
(903) 581-6020

Helzberg Diamonds

4601 S Broadway Ave # G06a, Tyler, TX 75703-1383
(903) 509-1029

Elliott’s Jewelers

4607 Troup Highway, Tyler, TX 75703
Open Weekdays 9:30am-6pm; Sat 9:30am-3pm
(903) 939-0603

Kay Jewelers

Broadway Square Mall, 4601 S. Broadway, Space F05A, Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-1906

Susan Robinson Jewelry

6009 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX 75703-4410
(903) 581-5530

Sterling Grace Jewelry

Offering locally created Tyler Texas christian themed jewelery.

4520 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX 75703-1305
Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
(903) 581-2929

Jim’s Jewelers

2009 Old Troup Highway, Tyler, TX 75701-5800
Open Sat 9am-5pm
(903) 593-8962