The majority of people who plan to start a business within the next 12 months say the coronavirus influenced their decision. 28% said the pandemic accelerated their plans to start a business, according to a recent QuickBooks survey. 35% set out to start a new business for additional…
13 entrepreneurs share the one lesson that has most impacted their business
Every new opportunity, challenge and experience in the business world is a potential lesson for an entrepreneur. Some circumstances can teach useful tidbits that a business owner can pull out of their proverbial back pocket when needed. Others have a much more tangible effect and change…
The future of work isn’t remote
The worst days of the global health crisis seem to be behind us. Though the world is seeing another terrible surge, here in California the availability of vaccines has meant that many of our freedoms have been restored, and people are both grateful and relieved. And who can blame them?
The best reason to take social security long before age 70
Everyone wants higher income in retirement, right? You can get it by waiting to collect your Social Security benefits until you’re 70. Even so, waiting until the last minute to collect your retirement benefit may not be the right strategy.
There are good reasons to collect your…
Financial diet tips to stretch your wallet in 2022
Now that 2022 is officially in full swing, you’re ready to start a diet that’s a little nontraditional — one focused on your finances. Specifically, you want to find ways to trim your expenses, so you can achieve better financial health and stability in the new year…
Small business tips for taking payments over the phone
Has a customer ever asked to pay you over the phone? For many consumers, it’s simply easier to read a credit card number than write a check, fill out a form or make a payment online.
Having more options makes your customers’ lives easier…
5 common challenges entrepreneurs face when creating a brand name
The name you choose says a lot about your brand. It can tell potential customers who you are. It should be simple, yet intriguing. And your name needs to allow continuous growth, expansion and evolution.
Because words have meaning and names have power…