The amazing thing about the construction industry is, well, there is never a shortage of projects to dig your trowel into. Sure, there are good times and bad – periods where you go from building entire developments to adding on extensions – but it is pretty good going most of the time, especially with the millennial generation opting to invest in houses over stocks and shares. However, that doesn’t mean this sector is entirely bulletproof. There are failures. Lots of them. And the biggest culprit of them all is wastage and over expenditure. They’re the two big business killers out…
Author: Tina Roth
You know what they say; time is money, and this is most definitely the case. If you are not using your time efficiently, then you are not going to be making as much money. It really is as simple as that. Consequently, one of the best ways to improve productivity and to get your profits up is to take a look at your time management skills. Do they need improving? If so, read on to discover some of the ways to boost time management in the workplace. These tips can be applied on an individual basis, as well as providing…
It doesn’t matter if you are still planning for retirement or if you haven’t needed to work for 10-years or more, the fact is that you need to protect your finances. Ok, this is failure obvious to most people but as we live longer, more active lives the question often becomes how. Now for those who haven’t yet retired, the growing consensus among financial planners is that they will need to plan for a retirement of roughly 30-years. Even if they don’t have that much time, the reality is that inflation will catch up with them on the tail end.…
When it comes to expenses, you need to be prepared for every eventuality possible. Financial disasters are often something that you see in the news, and yet you may not have prepared at all for any financial disasters that you could face personally. Worrying about the unexpected is rather pointless, as you can’t predict when things are going to go wrong. What you can do, however, is put up a protective shield around your finances, so that when bad things do happen, you can be prepared. Firstly, you need to understand your current financial situation. You cannot possibly protect yourself…
If you are serious about investing in high yield dividends, you don’t have to try to reinvent the wheel. There are several experienced investors out there happy to share their experience and knowledge with you through their blog. With experience and practice, you will learn how to identify good advice and legitimate sources, but until then, you can check out the below blogs providing free information on all types of high yield dividend investment. 1. Dividend Diplomats For those planning to replace their existing income with growing a successful investment business, this blog has plenty of useful practical information. You…
Going freelance for the first time? If so, congratulations! It’s a huge step that is slightly risky, but if you pull it off you are opening yourself up to a brand new world and your success will be entirely down to you. But let’s not beat around the bush – being a freelancer can be tough. From the moment you start out on your own, you will be responsible for your taxes, expenses, insurance and all kinds of other financial issues that your old boss used to take care of on your behalf. And the truth is that there are…
Whether you’re hoping to sell some of your unused belonging online or start a web-based business selling items, it’s worth taking some time to learn the rules of ecommerce. Whilst sites like Gumtree and Amazon have made selling stuff online fairly straightforward, it takes a bit of skill to start a web-based business. Here are just a few success tips for selling online. Research pricing In order to know how much to charge for your item, you need to first do a bit of research. Check out sites like Amazon and eBay to see what other sellers are charging for…
Getting sued is never fun, I know. Not only is there the time and the expense of mounting a defense but you also must contend with the stress that comes along with having your life under a microscope. And if you think being the defendant is tough, then try being the plaintiff. Sure, some lawyers will take on suits for a portion of the settlement but what they don’t tell you is that they are extremely picky about the cases they take on. While this makes sense from the lawyer’s perspective – after all, time is money – it can…
How many people have you met who begrudgingly set their alarms for 6:30 am each morning and drag their feet into work? They’re uninterested, groggy and demotivated at the thought of heading into the office each day. You never want to be one of these people; you have dreams and ambitions which will lead to exciting career opportunities, so you never want to be held back. Get yourself one step ahead of the rest and grow your career potential using a number of techniques. You will soon be more employable and have a wide choice of fulfilling jobs ahead of…
Most of us don’t want to stay where we are in our jobs forever. Sure. there are some of us who love what we’re doing and wouldn’t dream of changing a thing, but most of us have dreams of climbing that career ladder and levelling up, so to speak. Unfortunately, getting ahead, getting that promotion and working at a higher level than you are right now can be difficult, and it can take a long time. However, you shouldn’t be brought down by those facts because there are numerous things, which if you do them, will go in your favor…