Instagram holds a world of infinite interest. You can scroll past picture-perfect destinations, see curated fashion trends, and ogle delicious confections, all with the touch of your fingertips. But there’s one thing you can’t do. You can’t click on just any Instagram post and be redirected towards an outside site like you can on Facebook, […]
Has the 9-to-5 world of gainful employment left you unsatisfied, either emotionally or financially? If so, have you ever given thought to starting a side hustle? Maybe you have talents you want to monetize but you just haven’t come up with a concrete business idea to properly tap them. Maybe you’ve been longing to start […]
So you’ve had thoughts of starting your own business for a while now. Unfortunately, life keeps getting in the way. You’ve got bills to pay, a job to perform, and relationships to maintain. Yet you remain unsatisfied by working for “the man” and don’t want your entrepreneurial dreams to wither on the vine. Your discontent […]
To make money in business, you must first start with money. It’s one of the inescapable contradictions involved in launching your own business. This barrier to entry into the realm of entrepreneurship means that plenty of ideas that might otherwise change the world wither on the vine for lack of funding. Equity financing — that […]
If you have employees, you pay them a wage for their work; that’s just a basic fact of life. Payroll is defined as the regular payment of wages to employees, and it includes withholding the correct amount for taxes, insurance premiums, or retirement plan contributions. Payroll can be complicated and unwieldy with technical minutia, but managing payroll is a legal requirement, so don’t try to skimp on understanding the basics.
As consumers, we all have a good understanding of the difference between a credit card and a debit card. For a credit card, we get a statement on a monthly basis, and we can pay off the entire balance or only a portion of the balance while paying interest on the rest. In other words, […]
Are you interested in running your own business and being your own boss, but don’t know how to get started? You’re not alone — starting a business from scratch requires a solid business plan and plenty of capital. Even with careful planning, there’s no guarantee that your business will be a success. But what if […]
Financing any small business is a headache, but acquiring funding for a medical marijuana dispensary can be even more of a challenge. Medical — and recreational — marijuana is legalized in states across the nation, but it is still illegal under federal law. These laws make it more difficult for owners of medical marijuana dispensaries […]
Your credit score is a significant number that can affect your chances to qualify for loans, credit cards, and more. Because this is such a critical tool, you should know and understand your number. Luckily, generally trustworthy and free services exist that will monitor your credit score and credit report for you. WalletHub is one […]
Monitoring your credit history is an important habit to foster. Credit can affect many parts of your life, from getting loans to applying for credit cards to employment. Plus, frequent credit-checking can give you a heads up if your identity is stolen. As such, it’s wise to keep eye on what’s going on in your […]
