6 Benefits of long-term investing
When it comes to an investment strategy, there are an almost endless number of paths you can take. Depending on your overall priorities, needs, and values you can follow any established formula or set your own path. One path that has numerous benefits is long-term investing. In long-term investing you put your money in an […]
How to choose the best investments for you
The world of investing is daunting for many people. There’s so much to learn and a lot of terminology that isn’t part of the everyday lexicon. Dividends, EPS, historical returns… and what exactly is an NFT? But once you’ve mastered the basics and the language of investing, there’s another question at play: how do you […]
How to manage payroll effectively
Payroll is one of those things that starts out simply enough. You start your business, hire a few employees, and things tick along pretty well. It’s straightforward enough to keep everything in line at first, but what happens to most companies is… they grow! This is a great thing, but it also means that payroll […]
Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency
With cryptocurrencies gaining notoriety, many people are unclear on how or when they can be taxed. Despite widespread belief to the contrary, you can be taxed on gains made as a result of obtaining or using cryptocurrency. If you’ve made a profit from trading cryptocurrency, for example, you need to declare it at tax time. […]
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 […]