At some point we’ve all struggled with our finances. Maybe you were too young and immature to not realize the power of a budget. Perhaps you lost your job and had to rely on credit cards until you got back on your feet. Even when you’re financially sound, some still struggle with bad money habits […]
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It’s tax time, for better or for worse. You’ve collected your receipts and tallied them, filled in all the right boxes, and signed the forms. If you’re looking at the “better” side of tax time, you can even calculate your tax refund from the IRS before filing. Once you have this information, you can plan […]
You’re sitting in your home office when you look at the window. There’s an ominous set of grey clouds rapidly approaching. Next thing you know, it’s pitch black and your room is shaking from the thunder. Suddenly you hear a crash outside and the power goes out. For the next hours — perhaps even days […]
As a business owner, you already know how stressful it can be to stay organized on a daily basis. Now just imagine all of those responsibilities while traveling. It’s enough to make you question why decided to start your own business in the first place. However, that’s a part of the game. And while it’s […]
Are you feeling swamped and overwhelmed because you’re busy handling daily administrative duties like scheduling appointments? If so, it’s definitely time to hire an administrative assistant so that they can stay-on-top of your scheduling, while you focus on growing your business. However, the only way hiring an assistant will work for you is if you […]
We’ve all had those horrible, no-good days at work. Your alarm didn’t go off and you arrive late. You get the riot act from a boss or customer. You can’t focus — no matter how hard you try. Maybe even worst of all, no matter how hard you try you just can’t do anything right. […]
Online resources for entrepreneurs are plentiful these days, both to learn about the fundamentals of business ownership, saving time and to operate that business. And since many businesses exist purely online or otherwise don’t require a physical location, it’s possible to start a business from home, or convert your side hustle into a full-fledged, sustainable […]
When it comes to job hunting, one of the most difficult aspects is landing an interview. And to get your foot in the door at your dream company, the first thing you must do is craft the perfect resume. And luckily, with a few helpful tips, you’ll be able to revamp your resume and make […]
Making the decision to go into business for myself wasn’t made lightly. It took some time to make sure I was fully committed, and more importantly — that I could make a living. After all — I kept reading all of the enticing and mesmerizing articles that make it seems like every person who goes […]
There was a time not that long ago that freelancing wasn’t taken seriously as a viable career decision. The prediction is that within the next decade a majority of the U.S. workforce will be composed of freelancers. It’s obvious that freelancing has now become a very serious career choice. This information shouldn’t be all that surprising […]