5 Tips to Get Out of Debt Faster
Living a debt-free life is one of the dreams of many people. However, paying down your debt is easier said than done. Some people struggle to keep up with their monthly bills and become overwhelmed with the amount of debt they have to pay. In these circumstances, it’s easy to “stick your head in the […]
Tips for Buying Your First Investment Property
There are many people who believe that when it comes to investing, nothing beats real estate. This may be true, but you still have to be smart when making your real estate investment decisions. Although investment properties can be a savvy financial move, there is plenty that can go wrong if you don’t fully understand […]
How to build a business you can sell
Many entrepreneurs start their business with the goal of earning an income for themselves, but they often think of the business only in terms of them running it. In truth, there is a huge benefit to starting a business either with the goal of selling it or at least setting it up so it can […]
Ways to Make a Difference While Making Money
Gone are the days when an entrepreneur was expected to be entirely focused on making a profit. Obviously, earning money is important to being sustainable and therefore staying in business, but it’s possible to both earn a profit and make a positive difference in the world around you, too. There are great reasons for doing […]
Homework – 3/10 Try Harder
Homework – 3/10 Try Harder Marketwatch never ceases to be fascinated by the lengths to which people will go to beat the market and earn that elusive extra dollar. Although we know that investing in anything carries a degree of risk, there always seem to be plenty of people around who are more than willing […]
Tax tips for new business owners
Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Or a frantic last minute search for missing financial records? New business owners have a lot on their plate, and can easily lose track of an approaching tax deadline or financial data needed to submit their return. Organization is key when preparing for tax […]
Still Doing Your Own Payroll? Here’s 3 Reasons Why You Should Stop
At face value, it seems like a great idea. If you’re a small business owner with just a few employees, you probably think that hiring a payroll specialist is an expense that you can avoid. You feel that you can handle it yourself. You have the best intentions to keep your staff paid right and […]
Ways to benchmark your business
For many business owners, determining the success of a business comes down to how much profit the company makes. Of course, finances are an important measure of an company’s overall success. If you don’t bring in more than you spend you won’t be in business for long. Profit, however, isn’t the only important benchmark by […]
Life on the margins
The sight of stock markets’ inexorable rise made Marketwatch’s heart flutter. Positive news abounds everywhere, well if you own shares anyway. But, you might ask, where on earth is all the money coming from? After all, as prices drive higher, someone is buying at ever increasing prices. The money pouring into stock markets is coming […]
Signs You’re Undercharging for Your Work
When it comes to the overall success of your business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is how to price for the work you do. Charge too much and you could scare away potential customers. Charge too little and you could run yourself out of business. Figuring out how much to charge is […]