When it comes to brilliant business ideas, the “sharks” of Shark Tank know what it takes. And if it’s deemed worthy of investment, the sharks will take a bite.  Premiering in 2009, the popular reality-television series showcases […]

We’re climbing up a steep hill that hits a 10% gradient. As we finish the hill and ride through the gate of the castle, the sprint for the finish line is on. I manage to […]

After two years of shipping delays and supply shortages, small businesses realized supply chain issues aren’t going anywhere. Whether you run a mom-and-pop shop or a local chain, mismanaged supply issues will hurt your business. […]

Making a career change at 40 can seem daunting. By the time you’re re-evaluating your career at 40, chances are you’ve been in the same industry for a long time or been through a real mish-mash of […]

In the 2022 Small Business Insights Survey by QuickBooks, 99% of small business owners cited inflation as a concern for their business in April, an increase from 96% in September 2021 and 97% in December 2021.  The […]

What are Roths? Roth accounts — whether a Roth IRA or a Roth 401(k) — are common retirement plans that have a different tax treatment than a traditional Roth or 401(k). You deposit after-tax funds […]

A personal loan can help cover all kinds of important expenses, including home repairs, consolidating debt, and covering an unexpected medical bill. So getting denied for a personal loan can feel like a major setback.  […]

Former and current presidents are the people most commonly named by Americans as the men they most admire. Among those being very consistently ranked in a Gallup poll that has been running since 1946 is Jimmy Carter. The […]

There are two kinds of fake cheeses in the world. One is the kind that is unashamedly fake due to regulations not being universal. The prime example is parmesan cheese made outside the European Union, […]