Commercial real estate investing is attractive as a wealth-building strategy because it offers significant independent and potentially passive income streams. You can create income without becoming an active-participant landlord—or you can be a hands-on, full-service landlord and property owner.  Here’s what you need to know about getting started with commercial real estate investing.  What Is...

Garfield was correct about two things: first, lasagna is excellent. Second, Mondays can be a real drag. They’re the start of the workweek for most of us and they carry the depressing reminder that your weekend is officially over. But, if you want to live a happy life, you should see the positive side. Monday...

Franchising can be quite intimidating when you’re first introduced to it. The upfront costs to invest, the responsibility of it all and, not to mention the stress, are all factors that make starting a franchise opportunity appear far less accessible than they actually are.  Despite all of this, many think that pursuing a low cost...

Most businesspeople see the closure of a business as a negative outcome and assume it’s something they could never get over. Yes, it’s quite a loss, and there are chances you could end up in debt, but shutting down your business is not the end of the world. As many successful entrepreneurs can tell you,...

Believe it or not, 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of iTunes. The highly successful Apple product was released in January of 2001. It revolutionized the way we purchase, interact with and listen to music. Apple has of course since transitioned away from iTunes and toward streaming services like Apple Music, Apple Podcasts...

Every dentist dreams of owning their own dental practice. While some dentists work for corporations, most dentists still operate their own private businesses. Some of the advantages of starting your own dental practice—like more money and flexibility—are obvious. Still, you will discover other benefits that make being a business owner better than you ever imagined....

If your dream job is to open your very own fitness center or gym and you’re ready to make that dream a reality, the first step is research. Explore what to know before starting a gym. Legal Things There are a few different legal considerations to think about before you start a gym. For example,...

It may feel like there are a lot of moving parts to get a startup running—and there are. Founding a startup is an exciting challenge that requires both determination and organizational skills. Before getting your startup off the ground, consider the tech supplies every startup needs to ensure your company’s success. Laptops Your startup company...

In 2020 and 2021, businesses all over the world halted production, altered product solutions, and made adjustments to internal teams. During the course of the pandemic, we all discovered that life can be unpredictable at times. You never know how something big or small can impact your future. Stress management is more important than ever....

Moving abroad may not be an easy decision to make, but it might just be the best decision you’ve ever made. Some countries have a thriving economy and welcome American expats to take part in it. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have moved to Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Thailand among...