Accounting Tips for Startups and New Business Owners

Planning, setting up, then launching a new business is an exciting time. It’s also a busy time, with the amount of work needed often taking new business owners by surprise. One aspect that can fall by the wayside when it comes to planning, is the accounts side. Here are some basics to think about, to help you launch a new venture successfully. Keep Business and … Continue reading Accounting Tips for Startups and New Business Owners

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5 Tips for You to Protect Your Wealth as an Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, there’s nothing more satisfying than the feeling of jubilation you get, when the money first starts rolling in. After all, the culmination of all your hard work is finally coming to fruition. But in these ecstatic moments, it’s all too easy to get carried away. Many entrepreneurs squander their wealth once they’ve “made it”, effectively undoing years of hard work through sloppy … Continue reading 5 Tips for You to Protect Your Wealth as an Entrepreneur

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How Contractors Can Get Ahead in 2019

Contractors, freelancers and the self-employed made up a record high of 15.1% of the workforce in 2017. Contracting has many benefits, but the unsecure nature of the work means financial security is one of ebbs, flows and unpredictable income streams. Successful contractors know that planning ahead is key to staying at the top of their game. This is especially important as we enter the somewhat … Continue reading How Contractors Can Get Ahead in 2019

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Benefits of Hard Money Loans for Real Estate Investors

There are many ways to invest in real estate, so there are also different funding options for mortgages as well. Real estate investors often go through an extensive process of searching for the perfect investment property. This takes a lot of time and effort, but locating the right property is still just the first step in a longer process. The financing issue is central to … Continue reading Benefits of Hard Money Loans for Real Estate Investors

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Questions to Expect During Your Interview for a Financial Position

When you head to a job interview, the interviewer usually asks questions that help him or her get a feel for your personality and work ethic. While this is true for all jobs, interviewers for financial analyst jobs often take it several steps further. Because of the nature of the job, questions often get much more technical and do not leave as much room for … Continue reading Questions to Expect During Your Interview for a Financial Position

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3 Bookkeeping Tips for Staying on Top of Your Finances

From unexpected bills to fluctuating interest rates or just an extra night out, there are many things that can throw a budget off course. Developing the bookkeeping habit however, will keep you on track so you always know what your money is up to and can act accordingly. Easy Bookkeeping All you need to get started with simple bookkeeping is an Excel workbook, a physical … Continue reading 3 Bookkeeping Tips for Staying on Top of Your Finances