How to Negotiate Your Salary as a New Graduate
Negotiation is an age-old art form, and like any skill, it takes time to develop. As a new graduate, you might not be fully aware of your worth in the job market.
Should I Start A Side Hustle?
Side hustles are a great way to add some supplemental income. Whether it’s something you want to eventually develop into a career, or just a way to make some extra cash, starting a side hustle can help you accomplish your goals.
Turnaround 101: The Importance of Gross Profit Margins
Over the years, I’ve read a thousand plus business plans for business plan competitions, investment or client acquisition purposes. By habit, I scan the first few pages of an executive summary and then turn my attention to the financial projections.
How To Build Multiple Revenue Streams For Your Business
Most businesses nowadays have a website, but many business owners fail to utilize their website to generate *additional* revenue. Regardless of your industry, there are many ways to build multiple revenue streams for your business.
Get Used to It – The Pivot is Not Going Away
The return to bricks-and-mortar shopping is on the rebound, with consumer exuberance pushing supply chains to near failure and inventories for many goods to all-time lows. In fact, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), overall consumer expenditures increased 11.
How a CDFI can provide loans and services to small businesses
When small business owners think of seeking small business loans, many think immediately of banks as the best sources for financing. However, depending on the needs and challenges a small business is facing, it may benefit most from working with a Community Development Financial Institution – or CDFI – that specializes in small business lending and also provides business support resources.
State and Local Recovery Programs: What Every Small Business Should Know
As a small business owner, it’s likely that you’ve heard about federal programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Perhaps you even received support from these programs yourself.
Why You're Undercharging in Your Business (and How to Charge Higher Rates)
Have you ever thought that if you asked for more money from your client, they would fire you?
How to Make Your Crowdfunding Campaign Stand Out
Both IndieGoGo and Kickstarter are amazing platforms to crowdfund your next great idea, and they're only getting bigger.