There are people around us who are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Having to make daily decisions about whether to pay the utility bill or buy medical supplies; whether to save their last few dollars for gas for their "hoopty" or a meal for their family. When I hear someone like that use the term,"I can't afford it," ...
Simple Cost-Cutting Ideas for Small Businesses
One thing that all business owners want to do is reduce their expenses. However, you may feel like you have exhausted every avenue, and you don’t know how to lower your expenditures any further. But before you give up, read on to discover some suggestions you may not have thought about yet. Identify inefficiencies – The ...
4 Realities Of Restaurant Ownership
There is something about the idea of owning a restaurant that enchants many prospective entrepreneurs. Most of us have emotional connections to great restaurants we have visited in the past, so the idea of being able to create the perfect dining experience for other people sounds ideal. We imagine that we’d spend our days engaging ...
Starting An Online Store From The Ground Up
If you have big dreams of owning your own business, one of the most popular ways to get in the game is by starting an online store. There are lots of different ways you can do this, and lots of different things you can offer to your audience. To help you with your new venture, this ...
4 Distractions That Kill Office Productivity
Whether you have an employer or are an entrepreneur working from your home, your office - the place where you work and earn your money - is a lot more critical to your productivity and success than you might think. Therefore, it is essential that your work environment be conducive to productivity. The following four items, ...
Why Having An Emergency Business Plan Is Not Optional
Your business is thriving, and you’ve spent a significant amount of time and effort getting it there. For the most part, things have been going relatively smoothly, although you've been accused by some of being a little too serious when it comes to the business world. You're convinced that you've got everything under control, however, ...