Being well organized and having good time-management and self-starter skills can help you better succeed at freelancing. It can also be beneficial for freelancers to have good money-management skills. In most cases, freelance workers don't make a set regular income or get paid every two weeks like many traditional employees. Instead, they often...
When should you pay in cash?
It may seem old school to whip cash out of your wallet to pay for your purchases. But there are times when good-old greenbacks can actually be a better way to pay than tapping your credit card. While credit can be a quick and convenient way to pay, using cash for many of your...
How to outsource your side hustle — and maximize your time and money
With the majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, employees are embracing the now-legendary side hustle, aka, a second job that is usually part time or flexible in hours. In fact, according to recent research from Zapier, one in three Americans has a side hustle…
For immigrants looking to start a business in the U.S.
As the U.S. economy experiences rapid growth this year, immigration attorneys are seeing a sharp rise in the number of foreigners wishing to launch new businesses in the U.S. But even though these entrepreneurs may have good ideas that could potentially create new jobs, the legal…
How PR can attract investors and add value to your startup
Individual venture capital companies receive more than 1,000 proposals a year and are primarily interested in businesses that require an investment of at least $250,000, as stated in Embroker. However, according to the same source, only 1% of startups turn out to be the next Uber, Airbnb…
How to tell if a venture capitalist will actually add value to your startup
Ask yourself these questions to nail down the elusive VC value-add with your company.
These days, deals are extremely competitive, and every venture capitalist (VC) wants an edge. As an in-demand founder raising capital, you'll hear VCs talking about the factors they bring beyond...
7 of the fastest ways to catch up on retirement savings
Are you among the millions of workers who have fallen behind on retirement savings?
Many workers have not made a serious plan to save for their golden years. If you can, start turning that situation around now…