While you might love the idea of having a large, sprawling lawn with gorgeous, mature trees, and flowers that always seem to be in bloom, most people know that this dream landscaping isn’t something that they can reasonably keep up with. More often than not, it makes more sense to create a landscape design that is lower maintenance than something that you’d have to spend … [Read more...]
How to Build Your Brand Awareness Without Going Broke
If it were as simple as having an idea for a product or service, almost everyone would be a successful business owner. However, the reality is that product ideation is only one component of building a business. To be successful, you must drive awareness for your business through strategic branding. And if you don’t have a plan, building brand awareness will run you out of … [Read more...]
Tough Love: How to Stage an Intervention for a Loved One
Did you know that in 2013 over 22 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or drug addiction? No wonder that with so many people needing help, people are looking into how to help their own loved ones. Do you have a friend or family member struggling with addiction? You can help them get the help they need. Keep reading to learn how to stage an … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Sending Money Overseas
The process of sending money from one country to another has simplified significantly since the turn of the last century, mainly because of the arrival of several FinTech alternatives. Now, while some companies offer almost instant transfers, there are others that charge little to no fees for their services. So, how do you go about selecting the right service … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Going from Strength to Strength in Your Professional Life
Everyone wants to do well at their career, and the most driven among us may even vow, quite earnestly, that they’re going to be “the absolute best” at whatever it is they do. Unfortunately, going from strength to strength in your professional life, landing promotions, and dramatically increasing your pay on a regular basis, is more easily said than done. Sometimes, the … [Read more...]
3 Big Mistakes That Businesses Make With Data
The data revolution happened so quickly that a lot of businesses didn’t really know how to react to it. A decade ago, companies weren’t collecting a huge amount of data about their customers. But now, every single interaction that you have with people is collected and analyzed. If you know how to use that data properly, it can really improve your business. The problem is, a … [Read more...]
A Scam Avoidance Series: The Jewelry and Gemstone Scam
Humans are attracted to shining, shimmering, splendid things in the same manner that moths are attracted to flames and lamps. And whenever emotions are high, so are our impulses. And the higher the impulse, the lower your guard is going to be when you’re making a purchase. The thing about jewelry is that it serves no other purpose than to be a status symbol, whether it’s in … [Read more...]
Retired? 4 Things You Can Do to Earn Some Money in Your Spare Time
The moment you hit the age of retirement, it feels like you’re entering a new world. You start to see things a little bit differently. At first, you relish the fact that you don’t have to wake up really early to prepare to go to work. You celebrate the lack of a 9 to 5 work schedule, and you also enjoy the fact that you have a lot of free time. Pretty soon, you’ll start to … [Read more...]
How to Start Building Wealth in Your 20s
If there’s one thing you need to do when you reach your 20s, it’s investing for the future. Economies remain volatile and as inflation increases over time, saving your money in the bank isn’t exactly a practical solution. That said, you need to start building wealth today so you won’t have to worry about handling financial uncertainties in the future. It may seem like a long … [Read more...]
The Number-Crunching Experts That Carry A Business
Steve Jobs once described creativity as the art of connecting things inside the business. "Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn't really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while." His creative vision of Apple has certainly proved the point. Jobs … [Read more...]