Category Archives: Business

The 5 Cornerstones of Performance Management in the Financial Sector

The main aim of performance management is to ensure that an organization functions in a way that helps it achieve its goals and objectives. The financial sector is very competitive as institutions are constantly competing for new customers and seeking better business opportunities from existing customers. These institutions also face considerable demands from shareholders who…

Tax Time: Deducting Home Business Costs

Tax Forms

Increasingly, more people are operating businesses out of their homes. These businesses might be full-time ventures, or they might be part-time side hustles. In any case, chances are that you are paying expenses related to your home business. In such situations, it is possible to not only deduct some expenses from your home business income,…

The Basics On Cash Flow Statements

Cash Flow Statement

Beginning two Thursdays ago, I began the most anticipated three part series in the history of the internet. First I started with the basics of balance sheets, and then I sexied up your screen with the basics on income statements. I know, I know, the last two Thursdays have pretty much been the best two…

What Chip and PIN Smart Credit Cards Mean for Merchants

Smart Credit Card with Chip and Pin

Credit card technology continues to become more advanced and secure as electronic theft gets more and more complex. The ability to accept credit cards for business is critical to improving customer service and profits, yet security must be a top priority whenever a merchant is swiping cards for transactions. Or, with recent changes ahead for…

Resources to help keep your personal and professional financing on track

Resources

Whether you’re a business owner, unemployed, or something in between, managing your finances isn’t something you have to do on your own. There are a number of programs and agencies out there to help you make important financial decisions—you just need to know what they are and how to find them. The following are some…

Top Debt Relief Options for Small Businesses

Small businesses are hit hard by debt problems since cashflow can be tight and managing sales versus inventory or financing the build or assembly period for products may cause undue strain on an otherwise profitable business. Like individuals, any small business can benefit from developing a debt management plan plan using experienced external advisors to…

The Other 8 Hours Determine Your Happiness and Net Worth

The following excerpt is from The Other 8 Hours: Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth & Purpose, written by Robert Pagliarini. Six years ago, Mark and Sarah were on a cruise ship touring the South Pacific when a violent tropical storm damaged the ship’s hull. Several passengers were knocked overboard and into the…