Bad investments happen all the time. But when you think about bad investments, your mind likely goes right to the stock market where a lousy stock pick can lead an investment value to $0. Investments come in all forms, including a savings account or other cash-based asset class. But this is a big mistake! In […]
Most people quite literally live by a clock. We eat, sleep, work, and play according to the passage of time. Clocks tell us when to get up in the morning and what time to get to work or school. Our awareness of time starts at a young age. Parents put their toddlers in time out […]
Sponsored posts are one form of income that I love making on my blog. Although it’s not passive, it’s one of the easier ways to earn income from blogging. A sponsored blog post is when a company pays for you to write a post on your website. It’s usually an opportunity for them to promote […]
Whether you’re an influencer, a freelancer, or a small business owner, you have an audience. The people who follow you on social media, who’re on your email list, who come to your events (online or off); those are all your audience members. And how you engage and interact with them is a huge factor for […]
When you’re running a business, keeping costs as low as possible is important. It helps you maintain a healthy profit margin and keep prices reasonable for your customers so they remain loyal. To that end, you must constantly keep a close eye on business costs. If opportunities arise that might lower them, you’ll probably check […]
The blockchain is supposed to be a revolutionary technology, changing the way we think about everything from financial transactions to cybersecurity. Yet only something like 3 percent of Fortune 500 companies are currently using the blockchain as a core part of their business. We might be seeing slow and steady progress, with consumers warming up […]
Health insurance has always posed challenges for small businesses, and for years many opted not to offer insurance in exchange for other benefits. Since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), however, businesses with at least 50 full-time or full-time-equivalent (FTE) employees are required to provide health insurance. But even those small businesses with […]
Networking is great for small businesses. Can you make money instantly after networking? In most cases, the answer is no. It takes time to build a solid relationship with others and allow the benefits ofnetworking to surface. Nevertheless, it’s an essential way to gain key industry contacts and even receive a steady stream of referrals. I […]
Interviewing has changed a lot in the last few years. Thanks to the Internet and social media most interviewers already know a lot about you before you ever walk through the door. Even the process of interviewing has changed a lot, and you’re more likely than ever to go on half a dozen different types […]
Buyers and renters have long argued about which housing strategy is best. Buyers love building equity in their homes and the idea of owning an asset, even if that asset comes with a big heap of mortgage debt. Renters, on the other hand, love the freedom that comes with no mortgage, no responsibility (or cost) […]