Putting your family onto a sound financial footing isn’t just smart financial planning, it’s essential. Whether you’re starting a business, or working as an employee, financial planning is a critical issue. It’s not just about the children that you care for until they move out, it’s your own future, too. One day, you won’t be […]
3 Little-Known Facts About Inventory Valuation Methods (3 Video Links)
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydInventory is often the largest account balance in the balance sheet, and accountants must get inventory valuation right. If you’re studying for the CPA exam, taking an undergraduate accounting course- or managing a business- this concept can be difficult. What is inventory valuation? When you add an item to inventory, you […]
Managing A Loved One’s Finances After They’ve Passed Away
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydLosing a loved one is difficult. The last thing you want to do when you’re grieving is to look after everything that your loved one has left behind. However, it’s important that someone does take ownership so that everything can be sorted within a timely manner with as few issues as possible. […]
What Do Mortgage Lenders Really Look For?
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydBefore offering you’re a home loan, mortgage lenders want to be certain that you will pay them back. This often involves looking at your finances and then assessing whether they can trust you. But what exactly is it that mortgage lenders look for? Here are some of the main factors that lenders like to […]
How To Market a Product or Service Overseas
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydStarting a business, or managing an existing business, is a challenge. Business management is more complex, if you choose to operate globally. You’ll have to deal with more risks, but the potential rewards are also higher. Technology has changed the way we work and reach others, and operating a successful global business is […]
The Minimalist’s Guide to Managing Rental Property
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydAnyone who invests in a rental property does so to make money, and when done right, renting produce a reliable side income. Sadly, many landlords find that their rental efforts backfire. In these cases, rather than supplementing incomes, landlords land in debt. In extreme cases, that debt is so substantial that they have […]
How to Take Charge of a Contract Dispute
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydWhether your starting a business or managing a profitable firm, contracts are a very important part of business, and every company uses them in some form. You may have contracts suppliers and manufacturers, so there is a clear standard set in terms of what services you expect from them and how they expect to […]
5 Useful Tips for Effective Financial Planning
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydPutting your family onto a sound financial footing isn’t just smart financial planning, it’s essential. Whether you’re starting a business, or working as an employee, financial planning is a critical issue. It’s not just about the children that you care for until they move out, it’s your own future, too. One day, you won’t be […]
Sage vs. QuickBooks Online Accounting Software: Comparison & Review
in Software/by Kenneth W. BoydTo grow your business, you have to become more productive. If you’re thinking about how to start a business, or you’ve got a business up and running, you need to consider tools that allow you to work productively. If, for example, sales growth requires you to process 300 invoices a month vs. 50 in the […]
Money Management For Millennials
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydA number of millennials struggle to manage money. This can be blamed on many things, from student loan debt to inflated living costs. However, there are steps that millennials can take to overcome these hurdles and improve their personal finances. If you’ve had a financial setback, this article can help. Take An Online […]
7 Great Ways to Make Extra Income
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydEveryone has dreams, but not many people take action to make the dream a reality. Your goal may be to start a business, pull money together for a down payment on a better car, or maybe to make a home repair. It may be a bigger house, or a particular vacation spot. […]