What if Santa used points & miles to travel on Christmas?
It’s no secret Santa Claus is a pretty incredible guy. He’s able to impeccably catalog every single child’s name and wishlist all over the world. He runs a tight ship as the CEO of a […]
Understanding financial projections and forecasting
In order to get the attention of serious investors, it is important to have realistic financial projections incorporated into your business plan. Projections can be a tricky business as you try to anticipate expenses while trying to […]
5 ways a good economy is costing you
The United States is now in its 11th year of economic growth, making this the longest period of economic expansion in the country’s history. That sounds impressive, but is the boom actually having an effect […]
A 4-step checklist for hiring your first employee
There are many big small-business “firsts.” First customer. First purchase. First loan approval. First major client. The list goes on. But one of the most significant “firsts” is a small business’s first employee. Hiring your […]
Pivot your small business: Pro advice on how to refocus for profit and growth
Something isn’t working. You did all the right things when you started your small business. You found a customer problem that needed to be solved, and you wrote a detailed business plan for your new […]
Gloria Steinem shares her most important money lessons
One of money’s greatest gifts is that it can reflect back to us where we are, and are not, living in step with who we truly are. Through more than 2 decades of work as […]
Reminder: It’s almost deadline day for health insurance
Open enrollment for a 2020 health insurance plan on Healthcare.gov ends Sunday. Through Nov. 30, 2.88 million people had selected plans on the online platform, down from 3.2 million who signed up over a similar […]
How to negotiate directly with your credit card company
If your credit card bills are coming in fast and furious, and you’re having a hard time keeping up, you’re probably hoping for some relief. And in some cases, you might be able to get […]
Are annual ski passes worth it? Here’s what to consider
The winter months might be enough to keep some people indoors, but for others, there’s no better reason to be outside. With ski season fast-approaching, there’s no time to waste if you’re considering picking up […]
A small business guide to identifying & preventing payroll fraud
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. But, there’s another way that they can siphon off […]