What if I told you 99% of all business owners are leaving significant wealth on the table or are at risk of seeing their wealth disappearing due to key mistakes and missed opportunities? Research indicates it’s an unfortunate truth. Even more troubling is that this was the reality even before…
How to throw a budget-friendly summer party
Summer is in full swing, and with vaccinations on the rise, many people are feeling empowered to host parties again, indoors and out. However, while your party goals may be big, your budget may not be. A small budget does not have to be a deal breaker — use your creativity, your ingenuity...
How to get your business out of a rut
When you’re in crisis mode, this is where to start to turn things around.
It’s really easy to be a business leader when business is booming, but it’s a whole other thing to lead your team when your business is in crisis. That said, here’s a technique that I have taught thousands of business…
5 ways your credit card info might be stolen and how to prevent it
While the introduction of chip-and-pin technology made it more difficult for someone to use a stolen credit card for fraudulent transactions in person, hackers tend to be endlessly creative when it comes to theft. The reality is, there are plenty of ways thieves can get their hands on your…
Why payday loans are dangerous
It’s tough to find yourself in a situation where you need money immediately, but you’re not alone. In fact, 42% of millennials have used methods like payday loans as a way of dealing with debt, according to a study by the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center at George Washington…
7 tips for recovering from bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy can feel like you’ve hit the financial equivalent of rock bottom. While it does wipe out your old debt, bankruptcy stays on your credit report for seven to 10 years, hurting your long-term chances of qualifying for a mortgage or other credit…
6 ways to test out your business idea before spending money to officially start it
When I first had the thought seven years ago of starting a business where strangers could hire me to be their bridesmaid, I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea. So before putting any money down, I decided to figure out if people would actually hire a stranger for their wedding day…