Small business owners tend to invest quite a bit of money into their businesses each year. If you’re new to self-employment or are looking to break into a new field, you may consider hiring a coach to help you succeed. Working with a coach to help your bottom line is very common but it can […]
You may want to start a business or grow your existing business but don’t have the capacity to work additional hours. The great news is that you don’t need to work 40+ hours per week to earn a sustainable full-time income. I’ve been working from home for almost 3 years and have always been able […]
I remember when I started freelancing PayPal was essentially the go-to payment method. It’s easy to understand why. It was free, easy-to-use, and overall was a painless experience. That’s not to say that there weren’t any flaws. PayPal comes with some transaction fees. And, there have been some cases where the company has frozen accounts. While I’m […]
I’m fascinated by successful people who never gave-up. Whether if it’s Bill Gates overcoming failure, Richard Branson conquering dyslexia, or J.K. Rowling never giving-up despite rejection, these stories keep me going when I need a motivational boost. However, I’ve been paying extra attention to these three extraordinary individuals as of late. With no disrespect to anyone […]
Rejection is never easy. This isn’t just true in your personal life. It’s also true when it comes to business. Sure, you reach out to a prospective client and they don’t hire you. That’s a part of the business, part of the game. It’s completely different when you have client and did some awesome work for them […]
One day during your morning commute you notice that one of your tires looks like it’s losing air. Instead of putting air in the tire, you go on with your daily routine. On your way to work, you have a blowout. If you had taken care of the car immediately, you probably wouldn’t be dealing with […]
Unlike your parents or grandparents, you’re not motivated by a raise or promotion. Today, what really motivates employees involves a wide-range of well thought out drivers like feeling appreciated, doing meaningful work, and having a healthy work-life balance. But, out of all of these ways to motivate employees, what really keeps them pushing forward? Here’s […]
Invoice payment terms could arguably be the most important part of invoicing. That’s because your payment terms define when and how you’ll be compensated. So, if you choose the wrong terms, you could be doing some serious harm to your cash flow. As you know, when you experience payment delays in your cash flow you’re putting […]
“No thanks, I’m not really good at sales. I don’t like it.” This is what a friend told me after I proposed a business opportunity to her. Mind you, this friend clearly stated that she was interested in going into business for herself or starting a venture on the side of her main job. I […]
For decades the only way to pay for goods or services was by cash, check, and eventually credit cards. More recently, other forms of payment like cryptocurrencies and digital wallets have entered the picture. But, those haven’t captured the attention that electronic checks have. Now’s the time to consider eCheck acceptance. According to the Federal […]