Thanks in part to the excitement generated from its skyrocketing price, Bitcoin (along with similar types of digital currency) is gradually entering the mainstream. Consumers are scrambling to get in on the action. They are driving up the price of GPUs with their rush to establish new mining rigs. National governments around the world are debating […]
Over time the monetary system of the United States, as well as the world in general, has evolved. What may have started out thousands of years ago as a bartering system changed into what we use today. In between then and now, coins and paper money became an accepted form of payment. Of course, those […]
Whether you admit it or not, branding plays a significant role in our purchasing decisions as consumers. There’s even evidence to suggest that the presence of a strong brand name is enough to influence your taste and other perceptions of quality. In your own life, you might also consider a company’s brand strength when evaluating […]
If you’re like most entrepreneurs or business professionals, you probably have a million things going on. Whether you’re balancing multiple gigs or multiple positions within the same job, it can be difficult to stay organized. When I launched my first company, me and my co-founders were as fresh as they come. That said, we had […]
Have you considered making your business be fully remote? Regardless of whether you’re planning to launch a new startup or you’re adapting an existing business, it’s an appealing notion. There are dozens of examples of companies that have taken the fully remote model and made it work for them. And, with the constant pace of […]
The question of when a business is big enough for a separate business checking account is kind of a trick question. Although there are differing opinions on the subject, it’s always best to have a business bank account, regardless of the size of your business. In fact, small business owners are wise to open a […]
Money questions are a good thing, and some parts of the country tend to ask more than others. But for those who do hop on Google and search for questions about money, what are they looking for? The answer varies by state, but some common patterns emerge regardless of where you live. Find out the […]
Every so often I sit back and think about how far I’ve come as a freelance writer and online business owner. Recently, one of my very first ever clients increased my rate again. Now I’m making way more per assignment than I did when I first started a few years ago. I’m not saying this […]
Cash flow is vital for any business’ survival, especially freelancers and small businesses. Why? Because when you don’t have much cash to begin with, you can’t afford to wait on payments. If you want to increase your cash flow, and have your invoices paid on time, make sure you use the four tips listed below. […]
It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a cryptocurrency boom. The flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin exploded in value last year from less than $1,000 at the start of the year to nearly $20,000 by mid-December. Millions of consumers flocked to Bitcoin and new cryptocurrencies, mining and exchanging in the hopes of making similarly exciting […]