4 Options When The Bank Refuses Your Loan

There is nothing more stressful that a loan application has been denied.   Whether it’s an emergency repair, an unexpected bill or whether you’re trying to buy a property, it can be tricky to know what to do when the bank refuses your loan. When asking friends and relatives is not an option, you need […]

Financial Mistakes Your Business Needs To Put Right In 2019

Business owners need to get their budgets right to succeed.   Nevertheless, this is something that most leaders tend to get wrong. The vast majority of projects tend to go over budget, and this can really hurt a company’s profitability. It is, therefore, of little surprise that this is often an area of focus for […]

What Can You Do When A Product Is Faulty?

It’s the season for buying gifts.   Consumers are looking for the best deals, and this means that prices for goods will go up and down for about a month of so before and after Christmas. As you shop for gifts, you may find that the quality of the items you buy may be very […]

Avoiding Slipping Into Debt Over the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year- but don’t let it become the most expensive.   The holidays can be a festive time of year! It’s a period where we take a step back from our hectic professional lives in order to spend a little more time with our loved ones. We celebrate, enjoy […]

How to Recover Financially After a Car Accident

Experiencing a car accident can be traumatic.   At the same time, however, a car accident has a financial impact- and you need a plan to address the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the event.   A bit of a bump and scrape between cars in a car park, a collision on a busy […]

Scary Product Warnings, and Retirement Plans for Freelancers (5 Video Links)

“Staph, Strep, E Coli, Salmonella”   These four serious medical issues were listed on a 4-pack of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.   Well, that’s terrifying- I guess I need to get some wipes to prevent these issues from killing me, or my family.   Fear can be an effective marketing strategy.   I’m not here to […]

Minimizing Business Risk

A legal issue can happen to any business owner.   Your business may never be accused of negligence, malpractice, or wrongful employee termination. However, it’s important that you protect your company from these risks, because the financial impact can be huge.

David Letterman Skits and Validating Your Business Idea (4 Video Links)

You may be old enough to remember David Letterman’s Will It Float? skits. Letterman would toss an object into a huge tank of water to see if it would float. There was music, dancers, and other fanfare to make it seem like a big deal- the skit was performed for years. This brings up another […]

Smart Tips For Online Businesses

How can your online company build credibility?   Make a good impression when a customer first visits you online.   To earn the customer’s trust, your business needs to appear both professional and successful. While businesses with a brick and mortar office can invest in upgrading their office and giving the visitors a proper impression, […]

Tall Boys at the Laundromat and Saving for Early Retirement (4 Video Links)

So, my washer broke and I had to take clothes to the laundromat. It’s been years since I’ve been to a laundromat, and I didn’t realize that there was a system in place. The idea is to put your laundry in the washer, then walk across the street to 7-11 and buy a tall boy […]