Have you ever been completely turned off by a company’s customer service? It probably left a bad taste in your mouth and made you reconsider doing business with that company again. If you can feel off-put by doing customer service with a huge well-known company like Walmart or Comcast, imagine how people may feel if your […]
In a recent survey, about one-third of respondents who earn less than $30,000 per year said is it a good idea to draw from home equity to pay for regular bills. That is about 3x the number who said it is a good idea in the $75,000+ income range. So who is right and when […]
It’s not uncommon for freelancers to work diligently from project to project. Lining up work consistently is how we earn the real money. However, working so hard for our clients can mean we’re neglecting our own business. Building a brand is what can lead to longevity and increased income. I hear quite often from my […]
As humans, we all have biases. We’d like to think we’re all perfectly logical all the time, but the reality is that we have moments when we aren’t thinking clearly and we make faulty decisions. Cognitive biases cloud our thinking because we stick with what we think we know. One of the cognitive biases that can derail your […]
On September 21st, a new law went into effect that makes credit freezes free for all Americans. The new law came in response to an egregious data leak at credit scoring agency Equifax where the credit report details of 134 million Americans were stolen by hackers. Now that you can lock and unlock your credit […]
Hiring freelancers is one of the ways I’m able to stay productive in my business. I recognize that I’m not an expert on all things. I have a designer designing a book I’m publishing, an editor editing the contents of my book, and a virtual assistant who handles social media and other business tasks. As […]
If you haven’t separated your business finances from your personal finances yet, you’ll want to move that up to the top of your list. Keeping personal and business finances separate can help you stay organized and provide plenty of peace of mind especially around tax time. If you’ve legitimized your business and became an LLC […]
The internet is a blessing and a curse. We have access to unlimited information and we can connect with millions of people on a daily basis. The internet has made it possible for us to share ideas and start businesses from scratch with limited capital. There’s also the less positive side of the internet. You’ve […]
An iPhone is a common purchase for people all over the world. Around 223 million Americans have a smartphone, and 43% (around 96 million) have an iPhone, according to Statista. The fall 2018 iPhone lineup includes a flagship iPhone XS Max with a top $1,449 price tag. That is a ton of money for a […]
One of the most valuable things you can do for your development as a business owner is to join a business mastermind. A good business mastermind group can help you take your venture to the next level, as well as provide you with a chance to meet others with similar values. A good mastermind group […]