In these difficult economic times, newspapers and magazines are filled with advice on how to stretch your dollar. Food articles abound on recipes featuring beans and rice spiced and combined in various configurations. Bulk vs. targeted spending takes up pages and pages of magazines, hours of the airwaves. The most elegant piece of advice: spending less increases your income.

Rather than spending less, some people are starting their own businesses. Look around your community and you will see entrepreneurial ventures everywhere. Individuals are taking items that people want and selling them where people are. The front lawns of homes and the empty parking spaces of businesses on busy streets are becoming impromptu tent shops. And what are people selling in these tents? The most popular small money making business is food. Specifically barbecue. Smokers, open pits, and grills stand proudly outside graphic design businesses, work shoe stores, and even specialty grocery stores. Chicken and beef cook proudly on empty parking lot spaces, the smoke luring the drivers to leave the flow of traffic on the road and park their car beside one of these BBQ Tents.

Feng Shui & Men's Ties

Not an entrepreneur? Not interested in spending less? Maybe following the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui is a better choice for you.

Although there are no guarantees, the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui suggests that wearing neckties in certain colors with certain shapes may send more money your way. In order to select the correct men’s necktie, it is necessary to understand several Feng Shui concepts.

What is Feng Shui?

The foundation of understanding Feng Shui rests with understanding Chi. First, Chi is defined as the essential life force. The world around us and the world inside us are alive with Chi. Religious people might think of it as the breath of God. Second, Chi is composed to two types of energy—yin and yang. Yin is the restful, dark female energy of Earth and mountains. Yang is the active male energy of light and water. Third, Chi is a moving life force. There are five elements in the outside environment that influence the movement of Chi: the wood or tree element, the fire element, the soil or earth element, the metal element and the water element.

Red Ties are the Answer

Now, back to making money with your mens necktie. Red is the color of money in the Feng Shui universe. There are many shades of red. When shopping, select only pure, bright red. Do not select a red tie that has purple, orange or blue. These colors deflect the Chi that will draw money to you. Often, classic vintage ties contain just the shade of red you are looking for. Shapes and patterns on your tie are also important. The vertical rectangle of your tie symbolizes growth and activity. So a solid red tie in the proper shade of red is all you really need. However, if making money requires strong leadership from you, consider choosing ties with circular patterns. If making money requires flexibility on your part, consider adding wavy patterns. If steadfastness is going to be the secret of your success, consider wearing a pattern with predominant horizontal rectangles. Stay away from skinniest of ties. Choose 3 inch wide mens narrow neckties if you prefer this style.

So don't give up hope in these difficult economic times. Many options are available to the resourceful thinker. And, a tasteful red tie will go with most fashionable suits.

How Can Mens Neck Ties Help You Make More Money? by Strangelittlebird is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.