The consumer price index, a government measure of inflation, has gone up more than 6% in the 12-month period ending in October. That means everything is 6% more expensive, on average. And that means every dollar you have that isn’t earning greater than a 6% return is currently…
6 steps to higher net worth: a year-end financial checklist
If you want to build momentum for your New Year’s money resolutions, set some financial improvements into motion before the end of the year.
Here are six easy-to-implement steps to help boost your…
How networking is necessary for effective entrepreneurship
Whether you’re already on your entrepreneurial journey or just starting, you need to know how to network. Learning to use networking to your advantage is the best thing you can do for yourself and your business. There are many reasons to do this, but the most important of them all, perhaps…
Inflation is eating away your savings: here’s how you can keep up
Time is money, but time is not money’s friend — at least not in the current inflationary environment. When inflation is up, the purchasing power of the dollar goes down, which not only affects the cost of goods and services but also impacts your savings and investment earnings…
Is SEO or PPC better for your business?
One of the most frequent questions I get from business owners is some variation of the following: “should I be spending money on SEO or PPC?”
It’s a complex question, and there’s no one right answer. But I can help you understand the factors you’ll need to consider when making...
Starting a business? Use this old school tactic to jumpstart your brand
This simple technique catapulted the second largest boutique hotel company in the world, and it can work for your business too.
I’m not a branding expert. But as a founder I need to be involved in decisions around how we want to portray ourselves as a company…
No matter your age, here’s how to tell if your finances are on the right track
The path to becoming financially secure is not linear. Nor is there a one-size-fits-all approach.
But to put your head in the sand over saving and investing, whether for retirement or some other goal, is perhaps the worst strategy of all…