There’s one word that belongs at the top of the priority list for most business owners: growth. In our survey of self-employed workers, we asked respondents to cite their goals for their businesses. Growth came in […]
A majority of Americans are operating without a financial safety net. Per a Policygenius survey, only 32% of Americans have life insurance — and even fewer people (12.5%) have disability insurance. Both coverages are instrumental […]
As a small business owner, your employees are among your most valuable assets, and creating a culture where they feel engaged and motivated to work hard should be at the top of your priority list. Employee […]
Sometimes — particularly in business — you just need someone to tell it to you straight. There are a lot of tips to sift through when you first get started, and let’s face it: Not all of […]
Remember Beanie Babies? Those soft, squishy animals were all the rage during the 1990s. And while most of them are worth just a few dollars these days, some have sold for as high as $3,000. Are there other […]
“Great fear is concealed under daring.” This idea — courtesy of a Roman poet named Marcus Annaeus Lucanus — is one I rejected for years. Where I grew up, if you were a guy, you didn’t cry. You bit the […]
A personal loan can be taken out for a variety of reasons. For some people, a personal loan is one way to cover a financial emergency, such as unexpected medical costs. For others, a personal loan can […]
Perhaps one of the most frustrating things about small business management is the seemingly endless list of “statements” you should prepare. And the fact that all kind of sound alike. How is a cash flow […]
As a parent of a 3-year-old, I’m just trying to get through my daughter’s current tantrum phase–figuring out the best way to save for college feels all but impossible. Even though I started saving before […]
The new year is full of celebrations, resolutions, and new beginnings, but those aren’t the only things happening in Q1. Tax season has officially begun, and like your grandmother, the IRS would love to hear […]