With the recession currently gripping the country, many small business owners are very scared at what their future may bring. Rather than taking proactive action, however, many are taking the opposite approach and are not reacting to the situation at hand. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you […]
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Why Going Green is Good for Your Business
When starting a new business–big or small–the green factor often takes a backseat. In fact, most of the time, budget, marketing and scope of the business usually take up majority of the planning process. What you don't know is that going green is actually good for your business. Here are […]
Learn why Apple keeps growing in an environment full of competition
One of the things that I really enjoy is learning from big brands such as Apple, their story is fantastic and by now we all know that Steve Jobs was a visionary genius that transformed the world. There are a lot of good things to say about Apple, they have […]
How to Teach Your Kids About Stranger Danger
When it comes to strangers, children get several mixed messages. They are told not to take candy or food from strangers, then parents take them out trick-or-treating to accept candy from strangers. They are taught not to talk to strangers, yet they see their parents talking with strangers as they […]
How to Become the Top Dog of the Office
If you if you want to become the top dog in your office and enjoy all the rewards that it brings, then focus on performance. Most people think that the secret to success is experience, but experience can also simply mean doing the same thing over and over without making […]
Guidelines for a Productive Meeting
Hmm, not something you hear that often sadly! Meetings; are they single-handedly responsible for reducing productivity or a valuable investment in your business? Probably, meetings are both; sometimes they can be the biggest investment you can make and at other times you may have been better giving everyone an extra hour for […]
Finance Your Business with Private Investors and Silent Partners
A start-up business can initially face financial difficulties. But, you should know that there are many ways of financing your small business venture. Having silent partners and private investors is one good way find financing for your business. A silent partner Having a silent partner is an efficient way of […]
How to Manage Money as a College Student
Apart from earning a degree or a diploma from a college, having good financial management skills is a great asset for you when in college. Developing a solid money management habit forms a basis for a bright financial future and a foundation to achieve your future dreams. These dreams can […]
Things to Consider for a Successful Startup
If you're starting up a business, it might not necessarily be classed as a "startup." We've heard this term many times before, but if you're setting up a coffee stand in your local mall, then you're technically just starting a business. A startup is a term that is loosely, but […]
Don't lose the credit score that you've worked for - Can frugal living help?
It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you want to access credit, whether through credit cards or loans, you have to prove to the lenders that you will be able to pay back the entire amount that you borrow. But in order to get the credit that you deserve, […]
Private Student Loan Debt: Now Forgivable in Bankruptcy Discharge
For years, bankruptcy attorneys would inform their clients that student loan debts could not be discharged. In the past, these debts were unforgivable regardless of whether a student has completed his or her degree. A new legislation has come forward in Congress that will act as an aid to previous […]
When Should You Opt for 20 Year Term Insurance
If you are thinking of buying a life insurance and want an option where you can stay insured for few years, then a 20 year term life policy is the best you can opt for. This is because it offers low premium rates and also keeps you insured for 20 […]