One of the most infallible measures of your company’s profitability is its gross margin. Calculating and analyzing your gross margin can give you clearer insights into how well your business is performing. It’s a vital metric to constantly keep an eye on and try to improve to drive greater profits and business success. In the...

Retirement planning may seem like a distant goal, but the sooner you start, the better off you’ll be when the time comes to bid farewell to the daily grind. Budgeting, investing, and planning for future costs, such as housing and healthcare, are all important aspects of a well thought out retirement plan. In this article, we...

As the old saying goes, “better late than never.” But, that’s not always true. In some cases, a missed opportunity is better than one taken precipitously or haphazardly. However, when it comes to retirement planning, starting late is most definitely better than not starting at all. Your senior years are supposed to be a time...

Many of the opportunities available to you are dictated by your financial situation, making it difficult to overstate the importance of taking care of your personal finances. When it comes to managing money, most of us have room for improvement. Understanding your current financial situation, setting goals, and making a plan are all important steps...

Are you confident that your business can weather a coming recession? Small business owners saw their revenue grow by a staggering 87% in 2022, but profits have dipped by 4%. The reason? Inflation forced businesses to raise spending to cover their operating costs and rise above the competition. The good news is that your marketing plan can...

Job descriptions are lengthier than ever, and today it’s not uncommon for an employer to list 10 or more bullet points in the requirements section of a job posting. Although most small businesses would love to get the most out of a single employee, pushing them to the max will hurt both your team and...

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...

Getting paid is an important part of business, but not necessarily the most fun part. Invoicing is not a fun job when you have so many other things on your plate. Still, when you’re a small business owner, getting paid can sometimes be a big battle. Efficiency is key when sending and managing your invoices....

Are you taking advantage of the incredibly awesome benefits online invoicing? Once you start invoicing your clients online, you’ll question why you ever used paper-based invoices in the first place. But, are you getting the most out of online invoicing? If not, here are eight expert tips you should use when invoicing your clients online....

It’s called ghosting, and it’s not just for romantic or dating relationships anymore. Odds are that, if you stay in business for more than just a few months, it’ll also happen to you. Just what every entrepreneur needs — another challenge, as if funding and marketing and managing your team weren’t enough. When a client ceases communicating...