Why should everyone start a business? Because it will completely change the way you see the world, view people, money, and everything else. Not to mention that it will humble you. Just to be clear, not everyone should be a business owner full-time or for the long-haul. However, by starting a part-time business or even […]
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Is a Franchise Right for You?
McDonald’s, Subway, and Chick-fil-A all have one thing in common – they are franchises with proven track records. But is a franchise right for you? Let’s look at the pros and cons: Pros: Proven model of business success: Established franchises have a proven model of success that makes it easier for you to be successful. […]
Say “Hi” to Your Customers
When I was in college I worked at the now defunct supermarket chain, Grand Union, as a cashier. I really didn’t want to work there at first, but working there helped to pay for all of my expenses while attending college. Thinking way back, I remember that when customers came in line I usually didn’t […]
Focus on These 3 Areas to Multiply Your Business Success
Having a business is not easy, and even successful business owners know this. But what is the secret to running a successful business and multiplying your results? You must focus on these 3 areas: Operations: Operations is a very broad category, but it can be viewed as any activity that supports or creates and delivers […]
Increase Sales or Cut Expenses?
What should be the focus? Should we increase our sales or cut our expenses? All of the marketing and self-development gurus tend to focus on increasing our sales, but other financial experts want us to focus on cutting costs and debts. Who is right and what should we do? Let’s look at the pros and […]
9 Ways to Reduce Your Money Worries
When we lack money it creates a lot of stress and anxiety, and can be a source of tension in relationships. But how can we make our money work for us? Here are several ways we can take more control of our money to reduce our stresses: Change your thoughts: Reframe the way you think […]
How to Prepare for & Prosper from the Next Recession
We are currently in one of the longest economic recoveries ever recorded. That is excellent news, but on the flip side, we are due for a recession. Who knows when that will happen, but there are steps to take to prepare yourself and possibly take advantage of any future downturns: Don’t Live on the Edge: […]
Bad Credit Card Policy?
Some business owners are penny wise and pound foolish with their credit and debit card policies. Even worse some do not even accept credit cards. Here is why you should review your credit card policies: Higher Purchase Amounts: Statistics show that when consumers use a credit or debit card it increases the amount of their […]
3 Ways to Wealth (Almost Anyone Can Do)
Aside from inheriting your wealth, there are 3 main ways to become wealthy over time that almost anyone can do and there really are no secrets. They all depend upon income, savings and investments as follows: Slow and Steady Corporate Route: This is the most common, easiest, and accessible way for most people even with […]
(Don’t) Fake it ‘Til You Make It’
Fake it until you make it! I heard this expression recently and many times in the past, but this time it made me cringe. Some might feel that there’s nothing wrong with showing people how successful and smart you are when you’re not really there yet. Here’s the problem and what to do instead: It’s […]