When it comes to investing, most people start with What. What should I invest in? What should my portfolio strategy be? What stock should I invest in?
But there’s actually a more important place to start: Why. Why do you want to invest in the first place? Why are you...
Have you heard a “Make money while you sleep” claim recently? They feel like they’re everywhere. But let’s be real — unless you hit the Powerball, growing wealth doesn’t usually happen overnight. Making your money work for you is more like a marathon that requires planning, diligence and financial smarts.
Your sales team is trained and ready to start selling. Time to pursue deals, right? Not so fast -- not without a sales strategy.
Only 20% of salespeople create value for clients and are able to meet customer expectations, according to Forrester research. Another study reveals the...
Horizontal analysis, also known as trend analysis, is used to spot financial trends over a specific number of accounting periods. Horizontal analysis can be used with an income statement or a balance sheet.
At least two accounting periods are required for a valid comparison, though in order to...
You’ve probably heard that you should be saving money each month. It’s one of those things that’s just supposed to be good for you, like eating broccoli or flossing before you go to bed. But why is it important to save money? And even if you plan to start putting away cash someday,...
When you’re building your savings, it is important to choose the best account for your situation. You want an account with a competitive interest rate that will grow your savings, but also one that will give you the right amount of accessibility to your money if you need it.
You can’t open a business without answering this fundamental question: How much do I charge? Even with an answer in hand, you may find sales are slow, an indicator you may be charging more than customers will pay. Or your sales are great, but you’re charging too little for a healthy profit.