“Show Me The Money!” Every business owner at one time or another has had this phrase or a version of it pass through their mind when brainstorming ways to find small business success. If you’re one of them, check off your business against these six critically important questions: Do you run your business by design (meaning, you choose what it … Read More
Questions to Ask Your Accountant
Before choosing an accountant to handle the nuts and bolts of your business’s numbers, first you might want to interview the accountant and found out how they conduct their own business matters. We visited this topic in a more general overview in the past, but this time let’s take a more in-depth look at questions to ask your accountant next … Read More
Save Up For Summer Vacation
With the summer vacation season coming soon, you’re probably already dreaming of pristine beaches, family reunions or mountain hikes. But for many people, those dream vacations stay just that — dreams— due to lack of funds. However, you still have time to start save up for summer vacation with a little advice from a trusted financial professional. By cutting back … Read More
Why Your Office Layout Matters
With the new emphasis on ‘startup culture’ and the different business philosophies it implies, plus millennials placing a strong emphasis on workplace enjoyment, many companies are looking more closely at their own office culture. While there are many factors that comprise a company culture, an undeniably large part of it is office layout and design. How you design and create your … Read More
Saving Your Small Business Money
Sometimes it’s very challenging to grow a business while also saving your small business money. The more business you’re able to get, the more resources you mostly likely need to satisfy your clients. But in order to increase profits, you have to learn how to grow revenue while keeping your expenses low. Addiction to Spending In case you haven’t noticed, we … Read More
What Millennials Should Do With Extra Cash
Some younger people may be holding on to a lot of cash, studies show. Doing so may not be the best option. If you’re lucky enough to have extra cash sitting around, here is some smart financial planning advice on what to do with it: For instance, a survey released this week by UBS Wealth Management Americas found that millennials who … Read More
Improving Your Local Marketing Reach
Even with all their deep pockets, large corporations still have problems improving their local marketing. You may not realize it, but you have many advantages when it comes to growing your reach among members of your community. Some of the best ways to do that are through online local marketing. Here are some tips on how to get your brand out … Read More
Overcoming Small Business Challenges
Entrepreneurs and small business owners who follow the 3 tips below often enjoy success regardless of what business challenges are thrown at them. Those business owners who embrace these principles thrive during major economic downturns. And although these 3 tips may seem counter-intuitive at first sight, try them out and see how your results change: 1) Focus vs. Diversification … Read More
Did You Make a Tax Mistake?
The April 18th tax filing deadline is finally in the rearview mirror. Now you might be sitting back, waiting for that refund check to hit your account – or trying not to think about that big one you had to write. Then, all of sudden, you realize you made a tax mistake. Maybe it was a simple tax mistake: you … Read More
What Will You Do with Your Tax Refund?
Most people who are expecting a tax refund this year or who already have gotten one plan to use the money to improve their personal finances. About a third (34%) say they’ll use it to pay down their debt, and another third (33%) say they’ll save or invest the money, a new survey shows. About a quarter (26%) say they … Read More