It is often said that there are two ways to get ahead in the corporate world. Either you climb a congested ladder, muscling your way to the top, or you purchase your own ladder. For those who purchase their own ladder, being the boss is a refreshing alternative to answering to others who hold...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]All entrepreneurs desire to build profitable businesses. After all, the only way to achieve longevity is by making money – right? Wrong, and here alone is where the problem begins. Building a profitable business is determined more by how much money you keep than by what you make. Below are 5...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Launching and growing a business is all about taking action. However, without the right budget and financial plan, no amount of action can drive your business in the right direction for steady long-term growth and trading. Whether you’re interested in starting a small business or building a large company, budgeting is the...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Last month, in the first post of the series on Cash Flow, I shared some important lessons I learned about finance by playing the game Monopoly. This month, I want to conclude the two-part series by sharing how to take charge of your bank and four strategies I've found can help...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] I moved to New York shortly after graduate school, and spent the first few years living with the obligatory cadre of roommates. One afternoon we, along with another college friend, engaged in a game of Monopoly©. I remember this game well for three reasons: first, because I won it, and second, because...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] For six years, a growing number of Americans have sat down in front of their televisions on Friday evenings to watch hopeful entrepreneurs ask for investment money from wealthy investors to help them continue to grow their businesses on the show Shark Tank. To some viewers, the program gives fascinating insight into how private...
Managing Cash Flow 101 By Rieva Lesonsky When you’re running your own business, there’s no one cutting you a paycheck or ensuring you meet payroll. The buck stops with you, and you’ve got to hustle if you want to keep the cash coming in. Part of being a Smart Hustler is staying on top of your...
