Being a business owner is not for the weak. When I started my own business I had to work very hard to build it into what it is today. Along the way I learned to withstand negativity from other people about why I quit a perfectly good full-time job. But I knew that there was […]
Ever since 2009, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin in particular, has been growing in popularity and value. As more time passes, increasing numbers of people become familiar with what it is. But just because the average person has now heard of cryptocurrency doesn’t mean they fully understand it. In fact, many think that if they can’t afford to […]
As a business owner you already know there are lots of reasons to have debt. Equipment, licenses, rent or leases, advertising, and many other expenses can add up. Regardless of what makes up the debt it can be difficult to juggle multiple payment on a frequent basis. After all, just running a business can be […]
School children are taught how to tell time somewhere between the ages of 6 and 8. But simply teaching them to tell time doesn’t give them understanding of the value of time. Sure, from the time they are walking we teach them to hurry so we aren’t late. They learn that school, church, sports events, […]
When you first start a business, your primary goal is most likely to get it up and running. Afterward, of course, you may find yourself extremely busy simply keeping it in the black. But the years go by quickly and before you know it, ten, twenty, or more years can pass. At some point in […]
The problem with working for a living is that there are no perfect jobs out there. No matter what kind of work you do, there’s always something that, if changed, would make it better. There could be high stress, certain tasks you dislike doing, or benefits you don’t receive. Or, it could be that you […]
A lot of responsibility comes with running a business. In the end, pretty much everything comes down to income and expenses. Keeping income at the highest level possible is achieved by more than one method. One way is to have great products or services to keep customers coming back. Another is through a successful advertising […]
When you first start a business there are, what feels like, an infinite number of things that must be done. You must have merchandise or services available, a bookkeeping system, and price structures in place. There may also be licensing concerns, bank accounts, and tons of other behind the scenes tasks to do. One of […]
It’s fairly obvious that if a company wants to succeed and thrive it needs to make a profit. But if your business is starting to struggle you may be worried about simply keeping the doors open. Beyond that, however, you need to also focus on what isn’t working and how to improve it. In a […]
There are all kinds of people in this world, all with unique personalities and traits. When you work closely with the public there are certain people you instantly connect with. Although you may have just met it feels like you’ve known them for years. Still, it isn’t that way with everyone. There are instances when, […]