What a Restaurant Check Teaches Us About Entrepreneurship

“Hi, Mr. Boyd? This is Joe, the restaurant manager. The credit card you used to pay for your carryout food wouldn’t go through. Your bill wasn’t paid.” “Ummm- that’s not right. My son just picked up the food, and he paid cash.” Joe flipped through some papers.

Simplify Your Life? Spend Less.

  One great way to reduce your anxiety is to make something simple. Financial concerns are a big worry for many people, and we all face a financial challenge at some point in our lives. The fast pace of modern life can mean it is easy to lose track and let your finances get out […]

Modern Trends of the Financial Industry

Technology has transformed the world of finance and banking, and those changes impact your personal finances. Smart consumers use tech advances to create and monitor budgets, to build a savings balance, and to make informed decisions about investing. Here’s a closer look at some financial trends, and how they may impact you. The Bank Lobby […]

Cutting Costs Without Compromising Quality In Your Small Business

There’s a fine line that all small businesses walk. The line between keeping overhead costs manageable and ensuring that they’re investing appropriately in their business. All entrepreneurs know that reckless, or frivolous vanity spending can mean doom for a new enterprise. On the other hand, failing to invest in the right employees, the best equipment […]

Setting An Example By Improving Your Business’ Accessibility

Accessibility is critically important for a business. If you want to make the right impression on customers and clients, then you need to make sure that everyone who wants to engage with your business can do so- in a way that is simple. Accessibility should be a priority for both customers and employees, and isn’t […]

You’re Doubling Your Car Ownership Costs- And You Don’t Even Know It

So, how much does car ownership cost? From the very start, we have to consider everything, from the cost of insurance to the price of the car itself. Before we even have a license, most of us feel the sting. As if that weren’t enough, car ownership also raises our monthly living costs. When you […]

5-Star Service: Bridging The Gap Between Business And Customer

Of all the mistakes we make in business, poor communication is something that we’ve all done from time to time. Whether it’s not making yourself clear with your employees, or a serious error in your advertising communication, we’ve all dropped the ball. Great communication, however, is a fundamental tenet that solidifies your relationship with customers. […]

4 Scary Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Budget (4 Video Links)

Nothing wrong with having fun… Although we owe it to ourselves to enjoy our lives wherever we can, we must also acknowledge our responsibilities. Whether we work full time or part time, run our own businesses, or make a living as a freelancer, when we’re riding high financially, it can seem as though we’ll be […]

Money Hacks For First Time Homeowners

When you first manage to save up enough money for a home, and you move into your first ever place, you might think that the hard part is over and you can relax a little. However, it will soon become apparent that you have a mortgage, bills, and utilities to pay for each month, which […]

Can Getting Rid of Your Car Help You Financially?

The decision to buy or lease a car is a big decision, and a choice that has a huge impact on your personal finances. A car gives you the freedom to travel and provides a lot of convenience. However, is owning a car really the best financial decision, or are there alternatives that we can […]