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Cash Flow And How It Affects Your Business Plan
Your cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. You can be billing thousands of dollars each month but if it takes your clients 30-90 days to pay, your cash flow can be non-existent - particularly if you have expenses to pay while you’re waiting for clients to pay you.
Your cash flow, and your cash […]
Budgeting - Where Do I Start?
The thought of putting yourself and your family on a budget can often feels overwhelming for many. The truth of the matter is that not having a budget, operating with financial blinders on, is much more overwhelming than creating and sticking to a budget.
Before you even get started thinking about a budget, you’ll […]
Budgeting Doesn’t Have To Be Difficult
Do you equate family finance with tax law? Does it seem like an overwhelming concept to develop a budget you can live with? If this applies to you, take heart - budgeting doesn’t have to be rocket science! Here are five tips to make creating a realistic budget easy:
Tip #1: Think positively […]
Budget Is Not A Bad Word
Sit amongst a group of friends and associates and mention the word budget, and suddenly everyone has somewhere else they need to be. Usually no one wants to talk about budgets, no one wants to think about budgets, and no one wants to follow a budget. However, when looked at with open eyes a budget […]
Seven Business Expenses You Can Easily Cut Out
First-time business owners often find that their business expenses far outweigh their income. Particularly in the early days of starting a business - this is to be expected. Rather than going into debt and spending money you don’t have, consider cutting some expenses until you’re in the black. Here are seven business […]
Do I Need An Accountant To Create A Business Budget?
I’m a big fan of accountants, but that’s mostly because I don’t like taking the time to figure things out. When it comes to money, I’d much rather listen and follow the advice of an expert than to try to learn it on my own. However, when you’re creating a business budget, you […]
Mortgage Interest Rates Explained
The world of mortgages is confusing at best. There are literally thousands of mortgage companies anxious to loan you money and hundreds of terms to learn. Where do you begin, and how on earth can you compare mortgages to find out what is best for you? To begin, it is most helpful to learn the […]
Live Within Your Means
Living within your means is a liberating way to live your life. It means no debt is one of the most common causes of relationship stress. Living within your means gives you the freedom to save money for special things rather than always scrimping to pay your bills.
Unfortunately, many people […]
Tips For Finding The Right Mortgage Company
When shopping around for a mortgage to finance or refinance your home, the options are definitely overwhelming. What seems like a good deal can turn into a nightmare of fees and high interest rates down the road. How do you know who to trust? Here are five tips to help you find the right mortgage […]
Six Benefits Of Reverse Mortgages
Are you over 62 years, looking for a little extra money and own most if not all of your home? If the answer is yes, then a reverse mortgage may be exactly what you’re looking for. Here are some of the benefits a reverse mortgage can offer you:
#1: Reverse mortgages pay you. […]