If you’re thinking about starting a food truck business, get ready to drop from $60,000 to $250,000 before you sell your first onion burger, grilled chicken wrap or empanada. And don’t count on making a […]
Balanced books may not be sexy, but they provide small business owners with the grounding they need to make smart forecasting decisions about expanding their business, making large purchases, or hiring new employees. While the language of accounting […]
Paying off debt can feel like a losing game at times. Between struggling with interest rates and trying to find extra money to pay over the minimum, many people need a competitive edge to create […]
Let’s get to the point. Lying on your life insurance application is fraud. But, the lie needs to be intentional to be considered fraud, known as “material misrepresentation.” Simply mis-remembering a date, guessing at your […]
For retail boutiques, restaurants and bars, a point-of-sale (POS) system serves as an essential part of doing business. Not only does it process transactions, but it also offers an opportunity to provide efficient customer service. Whether a shopper is returning an unwanted […]
Problems with payroll processing can creep up on you. Mismanage your data—by using spreadsheets or other manual tools—and bam, you could end up slipping on a financial banana peel without even realizing it. No matter how meticulous […]
There are several factors used to determine your credit scores, including your “credit mix,” or the types of credit accounts you have in your name. But even though having more than one type of credit can […]
Even if you love your job, fantasizing about retiring early isn’t uncommon. Whether you have visions of spending your days playing tennis or golf or traveling the world, once you picture yourself living a life of leisure, […]
Successful business owners learn from their mistakes. The effort required to operate your business may seem overwhelming, and you have to make a multitude of decisions every month. Once the month is over, you may […]
Climate change presents all of us with an existential crisis. In a world of rising oceans, increasing temperatures and myriad other predicted global shifts, how do you map out a retirement plan that makes sense? […]