Whether you’re self employed or working for a company, we all face the same issue of time. We only have so much of it each day after all. Between our personal lives and our workloads, sometimes it slips through our fingers. Deciding which projects should get our attention, or organizing with partners which household tasks […]
How much do you pay in bank fees each year? If you pay regular fees for ATMs, overdrafts, or monthly service charges on a personal checking account, you are doing it wrong! A recent survey found that the average cost to use out-of-network ATMs continued a decade-long trend of increases, but you shouldn’t be paying […]
Running a business is awesome, but it can present some problems in the area of personal finance if you’re not prepared. The great thing about owning your own business is that you get to set your own schedule, you can work from home, and you have the autonomy to make your own career decisions. However, […]
Being self-employed puts you in one of those weird professional states where you’re experiencing freedom and limits at the same time. You may be free to set your own prices and choose when you work, but you’re not necessarily free to determine how much you can earn without experiencing a cap out. When you need to […]
Ever have one of those days where you find yourself totally unable to make a call on the tiniest things? Maybe your partner asks you to decide between Indian food or Chinese food for dinner after a long day, and you find that you instead opt for eating cereal out of the box while you […]
If you work for a big company, corporate travel means expense reports, company cards, and jumping through hoops to pick the right airline, hotel, and other arrangements to meet company guidelines. When traveling for work when self-employed, you can book your travel any way you want, but it is important to look at your budget, […]
According to a recent study, workers feel a greater sense of anxiety and lower relationship satisfaction when they check emails during non-working hours. I found this study coincidently after coming to the conclusion that my own work-life balance has been suffering lately because of how often I check my email. The stress of the constant […]
As part of my MBA program, I’m taking a class on entrepreneurship. It’s been interesting, mostly because there’s a lot of content that seems familiar because I’ve been running a business for more than a decade. But it’s also been a good reminder. One of the items we’re learning about is the importance of having […]
The overwhelming tide of cyberattacks continues to rise. Even well-funded IT departments are having trouble keeping up with the threats. According to most major reports, hackers are now able to spend more than 200 days snooping about a network unnoticed, allowing them ample time to access all of the information they need. There are many […]
According to Gallup, half of employees are ready to leave their jobs. Some of these individuals might even go on to start their own businesses. While statistics indicate that half of those startup attempts will be unsuccessful, right now the small business optimism index is at its highest level since its inception 45 years ago. […]