My Financial Week in Review: Good or Bad?
This week was an extraordinarily good and bad week for me. I haven’t decided if I feel accomplished or if I have been a complete failure. Here is my timeline. Sunday am: Checked my mailbox for the last...
View Article2011 Year in Review: Ups, Downs and Everything in Between
This year has been full of life changes and big surprises. But I’ve loved every one of them. Benny from the Get Busy Living Blog posted a worksheet that takes a look back over the past year’s failures...
View ArticlePerkStreet Financial Review: Get Out of Debt and Earn Cash Back
Updated for 2012 changes. There are multiple ways to earn rewards and cash back for making everyday purchases and paying your monthly bills. Credit cards normally offer great incentives, but they are...
View ArticleMoney Rules by Jean Chatzky
In the book, Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security the author, Today’s show financial guru Jean Chatzky, shares over 90 simple rules about money. The bottom line is, “Money is simple....
View ArticleStop Impulse Purchases and Start Saving with ImpulseSave
In the past I’ve shared a few teasers of what ImpulseSave is and how much I love it. But now I’m really going to let loose and let it all hang out! They are AWESOME and I’m completely obsessed with...
View ArticleThe Super Duper Simple Book On Money by Alan Akina
There are lots of money and financial books out there, some of which I’ve read and reviewed on my blog. But none of them are as easy and simple to understand as this one. The Super Duper Simple Book On...
View ArticleThe Behavior Gap by Carl Richards
After reading The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things with Money, by Carl Richards; I was encouraged that I didn’t need to be a genius to understand how investing works. Don’t worry...
View Article3 Types of Bookkeepers: Do You Need One and Which is Best for Your Business?
As a creative business owner, it can be overwhelming to do all the daily tasks on your own. This is why I strongly recommend you to evaluate if you should do the bookkeeping and taxes yourself, or hire...
View ArticleInterview With Farnoosh Torabi, Author of When She Makes More
When I quit my full-time accounting job on May 1, 2013, it was never my intention to become the breadwinner in the family. But after a year of being self-employed, that reality is setting in more than...
View ArticleHappy Quitting Day! Celebrating One Year of Self-Employment
On this day one year ago, I walked out of my full-time accounting job for the last time. It was both a super exciting and super sad day for me. Ever since I graduated from high school, working in the...
View ArticleWhat Types of Video Conferencing Systems Do Businesses Use?
More and more businesses are coming around to the idea of virtual collaboration. And rightly so. I know that I wouldn’t have been able to hire my three virtual team members, or keep the business...
View ArticleYou Deserve to Love Your Job by Alexis Grant
Everyone deserves to love their job! But what if you won’t ever enjoy it no matter what you do? Well this new book from author Alexis Grant will teach you how to cope, to create your own luck and...
View ArticleHow to Protect Your Business With Solid Terms and Conditions
As a small business owner, it’s important that you’re protected when it comes to doing business online. You want to make sure that what you expect from your customers, and what your customers can...
View ArticleWhy Building a Successful Business Requires Embracing Permanent Beta
This post is from new contributor Kali Hawlk who’s documenting her journey to quitting her day job and starting her freelance business. Read the rest of her story here. I’m a natural bookworm, but...
View ArticleCompany Perks That Will Boost Employee and Team Morale
When talented individuals are looking for a job, salary is one of the most important factors they consider — but it’s not the only one. Companies that offer competitive salaries in addition to other...
View ArticleThe Ultimate List of Tools and Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs
As a creative solopreneur your big likely include growing your online business, building a bigger and better community, and to connect with entrepreneurs and bloggers all over the world. There’s...
View Article7 Creative Ways Your Business Can Save Money THIS Week
One of my pet peeves is having to full retail price just because my business needs software, equipment or other stuff to keep it running smoothly. As a small business owner you should apply this same...
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