It’s hard to save money when you’re constantly wasting it. Saving money requires a fair amount of effort and discipline. And unfortunately, Americans seem to lack the latter. According to a recently published research study by The Ascent, U.S. adults waste an average of $139 per month across a variety of categories. And 59% of those surveyed …
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Try for a minute to forget everything you think is true about the world of work. For example, here are some things you may hear often that are simply not true: Giving and getting feedback is important. Effective leadership is critical to your company. Your organization’s culture is the key to its success. Strategic planning is essential. …
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Money is a utility that, in its best form, is meant to improve our lives. As such, there are a few times where a product, service, or experience is worth the additional cost (as long as you’re not slipping into credit-card debt because of it). For example, you’re better off spending money on a life insurance policy to protect …
Nearly everyone wants to save more money, but it’s more challenging than it seems. You may tell yourself you’ll cut back on the morning lattes or takeout to save a few bucks each week, but it’s tough to avoid the temptation to spend. To supercharge your savings, you’ll need to adjust your lifestyle to develop …
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You might have the best product in the world. But there’s a good chance nobody will know about it … unless you spend time, money, and effort marketing your product. How to Improve Your Marketing Communications Strategy To help you out, I’ve compiled four ways you can sell your product in 2020 by improving your marketing communications …
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With the new year being right around the corner, many people will no doubt start making their lists of financial resolutions. And chances are, “save more money” will be one of yours. If you’re eager to come out ahead savings-wise in 2020, here are a few easy ways to get there. 1. Follow a budget You …
There’s no denying Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been a proverbial 800-pound gorilla in the room for some time now. From the biggest name in e-commerce to the leader of the public cloud market to the pioneer of ultra-rapid delivery, it’s clearly been a disruptor. Still, concerns that the company is running out of room to grow have been circulating for a …
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Owning and operating a small business takes a lot of effort. From pulling together enough capital to keep the doors open to wearing dozens of hats without significant support, there’s a lot of responsibility resting on your shoulders. You’ve probably heard most of the conventional small business wisdom, like mastering search engine optimization and running …
Small business owners often focus on how to beat big box stores, but staying ahead of other small businesses is just as important for long-term success. A high level of personal service and local appeal can help small business owners compete with the big box retail market. But other small business competitors likely offer these …
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Creating a business budget for your organization is vital to its success, regardless of size. It’s a well-known reality that before you make money, you need to understand how to spend it. A business budget involves more than spending, though. It includes tracking expenses, revenue and how much cash a business has on hand. Regardless of the size and type …