How often you choose to pay your employees matters. If you don’t pay employees often enough, they can struggle with budgeting between paychecks. Pay them too often, and you might run into additional payroll processing costs. Choosing a payroll schedule might seem like a simple decision, but there are important factors to consider…
4 ways to make sure your business survives the unexpected
Entrepreneurs have a reputation for having a high-risk tolerance. Studies back up this stereotype, and I can too: Of all my clients, small-business owners are more daring when it comes to managing their financial assets.
This approach to risk is understandable. Entrepreneurs are often…
How to organize your financial life so you can stop stressing out
If you are stressed about your money, chances are that you are also financially unorganized, whether you regularly fail to stick to a budget (or maybe you don’t have a budget? You’re not alone!), don’t reach your saving or investing goals, or your debt and credit scores are a mess…
Comparing investments: real estate vs. crypto vs. gold
Diversification is an important element when it comes to constructing an investment portfolio. While most investors begin their career with stocks and bonds, there’s a wide variety of alternative investments that can act as great diversification tools to a traditional portfolio. Real estate and gold have long been viewed as viable alternative investments, but crypto is now…
6 insider secrets for turning your business idea into a runaway success
Simply having a great business idea doesn’t guarantee that you’ll soon be running a successful startup. You’ll need funding, a solid business plan and lots of luck. But, every once in a while, lightning strikes and a good business idea turns into a wildly popular startup. It could happen for you, too…
Kickstarter is moving to a four-day workweek. Should your company try it too?
The crowdfunding platform will try out the new schedule next year and is joining an effort to encourage other business owners to follow suit.
Kickstarter is launching one of its most interesting projects yet: a four-day workweek for its employees…
How to teach your kids the value of an excellent credit score
It can be difficult to teach your children about financial responsibility and the value of good credit. How should you go about it? Is giving an allowance the best way to start? Should they figure it out on their own? There is no right answer. But one thing is clear: It's essential for...