How hard has it been to find or keep skilled workers lately? If you’re like most professionals I talk with, it’s next to impossible. Even if we weren’t contending with a global health crisis, there never seems to be enough people available to get the job done. Now that you need twice as...
5 ways to achieve financial security
We all have a vision for our financial futures, whether it’s a vacation home on a tropical beach, a completely debt-free (and work-free) retirement, or selling everything to buy a cabin on that cruise ship that travels the world. And while each of our dreams is uniquely personal, they all have one thing in common — they probably aren’t free…
5 fundraising rules that led to my company having a 10x oversubscribed pre-seed round
In every industry the strength of a relationship matters. A lot. Developing and maintaining relationships is not just a nuanced problem for aspiring professionals but a major lynchpin of business. As a growing startup focused on relationships, we aspire to be what we preach. The niche…
Don’t miss this key step in assessing how strong your business is performing
I sat in the dentist chair, anxiously waiting to hear what my hygienist would report after examination of my mouth and teeth.
I reflected on past months how my oral hygiene had been carried out. I made sure I brushed regularly plus flossed…
Top investing tips for those who don’t follow the market
If you’re looking to start investing but don’t have the time or desire to follow the market closely, fear not. You don’t have to live and breathe the stock market in order to be a successful investor. In fact, thanks to technological advances at online brokerage firms, you can easily set up…
Why seeking out investors could sabotage your business
One too many episodes of Shark Tank can leave us feeling superhuman when it comes to building a business. You come up with an idea, make a few sales, go after a bunch of people that have money to burn, and the rest will just work itself out… right?
Not exactly. As Jonathan Siegel notes in the book…
It’s still a great time to refinance investment properties. Here’s why
Historically low interest rates the last few years have sent homeowners to loan officers in droves to refinance their mortgages, and real estate investors have been right behind them, aiming to lower their monthly costs as well. Some are looking to get a better rate to pay off loans with higher...