A side hustle can help you turn around a difficult financial situation. Whether you are looking to pay off debt, improve your retirement savings, or are looking to pad your cash flow to retire early, it may be possible with a side hustle. A recent Bankrate survey found that the average side hustler brings in […]
This year has been a breakout year for business. June was the first month that I invoiced clients for close to five figures worth of work. Billing for this much in one month feels like a landmark in my career because it’s been a long time coming. The exciting part about the business growth is […]
When promoting your business online, sometimes it makes sense to use an influencer for your social media campaign. There are plenty of influencers out there who can provide you with a chance to get your brand in front of new audiences and potential customers. Figuring out how to choose the right influencer, though, can be […]
If you own a business and have a partner it can make managing that business easier. For one thing, it gives you someone who will share the responsibilities, burdens, and triumphs with you. But it can also create other obstacles and problems to work through. For instance, you may be highly motivated and your partner […]
Public speaking is an essential skill in business. Some people love getting on stage while others loathe the idea of speaking in front of a crowd. In fact, Psychology Today reports that public speaking is often the number one fear, ranking even higher than death! But public speaking is a good thing for any entrepreneur […]
If you’re anything like me, an accountant visit is something you schedule at the end of each year. I’m not proud to admit that I’ve rushed over to an accountant’s office in April to get my taxes squared away. This year I’m doing things a bit differently, and I’m anticipating a big pay off. Under […]
The other day I saw someone post in a Facebook group I’m in that they were ready to give up on freelancing as it was too frustrating. At first, I thought this person just realized that freelancing wasn’t for them and wanted to try something else. After reading more of the comments on the post, […]
The past couple of decades have seen continual advancements in technology. These advancements have made it possible to improve many other areas of our lives and culture. Communications, health care, and business management have all been enhanced with new and better technology. Therefore, it was only a matter of time before technological improvements inspired the […]
Utilities are a practical necessity, but they occupy a massive line on your monthly budget. The typical American family spends more than $2,000 a year on utility bills, including electricity, water and sewage, and natural gas—and depending on where you live, you might spend even more than that. If you can manage to cut those […]
As a company leader, it is your job to think long term. After all, you’re responsible for evaluating the impacts of every business decision — from marketing to business development to hiring. Yet when it comes to thinking through your hiring needs for your finance team, sometimes the best way to meet your long-term goal is […]