Today's Friday the 13th! While many folks believe this to be an unlucky day, we think it's the perfect time to secure funding for the new or used equipment you need to grow your business. So call us at 705-706-7014. After all, if 13 can be lucky for Taylor Swift, then it can be lucky for you too! For everyone else, here are 5 facts you may not know about this ill-fated day: #1: The Economic Times reported that “the fear of Friday the 13th results in businesses losing an estimated $900 million every time it occurs because people avoid travelling, scheduling important events, or even going to work.” #2: However, the Stock Market isn’t scared of Friday 13th: “Since its inception, the S&P 500 averages a gain of 0.1% on Friday the 13th, which doesn’t sound like a lot but is triple the average gain of 0.03% on all trading days, according to Dow Jones Market Data” #3: The fear of Friday the 13th is called Triskaidekaphobia, and 17 – 21 MILLION people reportedly suffer from it! #4: There are two Friday 13th in 2024 (the second is in December). #5: It may be a great day to travel with Kayak saying flights to Europe were around 39% cheaper on a Friday 13th. Anyone for a December ski holiday in Switzerland? #BlueFund #EquipmentFinancing #ConstructionEquipment Stephen Maycher, CPA Blayne Parkin Sources: 1. https://lnkd.in/gX2eiePK | 2. https://lnkd.in/gXXXreQj | 3. https://lnkd.in/g9_VMYfA | 4. the calendar | 5. https://lnkd.in/gPq9rPuq
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