History repeats #2
Many of you are aware of Marketwatch’s love of history. We can learn much from it, even if those lessons do not seem to prevent constant stupidity by those who should know better. So settle down, get a glass of brain food, and join me on another trip down memory lane. In the late 1960’s […]
Does the world really change or are things always the same?
Marketwatch has always had a love of history. There are many mis-quotes on the subject. It is doubtful that Mark Twain said “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes”. But Karl Marx did say, “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce”. So today, we are going to test Marx’s theory. In the […]
Financial Planning to Ensure Financial Independence for Women
Financial independence is an important goal for many people. It means you have the ability to support yourself financially, without relying on others for assistance. It also means you control your finances because you make your own financial decisions, rather than someone else making them for you. Regardless of who you are, financial independence makes […]
Nine Tips to Reduce Debtor Days for Construction Business Owners
Steady, reliable cash flow is crucial for the survival of your construction business – so taking steps to ensure your customers pay promptly is a key priority. Debtor days refers to the length of time it takes clients, on average, to pay you for the work you’ve done. A higher number of debtor days means […]
4 Tips for Positioning Yourself as a Market Leader
Small business owners often feel that they have to do something to stand out from the crowd and attract an audience. If that’s how you feel, you’re definitely not alone. Many business owners try to stand out by creating fancy websites that grab attention. Those may work in the short term, but it’s worth considering […]
How to Win Your Customers Back in 2022
Whether your small business is business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C), you likely deal with some level of customer churn, especially given the COVID-19 pandemic. Even customers who love your business and your products may have lapsed for a variety of reasons. Whatever their reasons for leaving, it’s still a great idea to try to win […]
No good will come from it
No good comes from war. Things lost cannot be recovered. Lives sacrificed remain only in memories. Heroism, though respected, invariably ends in tragedy. So it is for the people of Ukraine as they battle an aggressive, tyrannical despot intent on re-making a union of socialist republics regardless of the human cost. Communist Russia had a […]
Marketwatch February 2022
The light at the end of the tunnel….. Well, here we are again. Despite the hot summer, Marketwatch is feeling refreshed after a bit of a break and has decided to look at where we left off last year. So let’s have a quick recap. Inflation had reared its head in the United States but […]
Top 3 reasons start-ups fail and how to avoid them
The start of a business is an exciting time. You’ve got a great idea for a business and are enthusiastic to get started. It’s important to plan ahead to give your business the best chances for success. Planning ahead means anticipating challenges and developing ways to successfully address them, so they don’t upend your start-up. […]
E-invoicing: A Huge Cashflow Win for Australian Businesses
The Australian government has made some important announcements over the past few months with regards to e-invoicing. In the 2021-22 Budget, the government committed $15.3 million to increase the adoption of e-invoicing, which guarantees accelerated payment terms. In this article, we will look deeper into what e-invoicing is and how any type of business can […]