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…
Author: Tina Roth
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…
Running a small business can be very stressful. You want to grow into something bigger and more successful, but it’s hard enough to just maintain stability. You’re just trying to keep the profit margin healthy despite being in competition with big businesses in the industry. It’s understandable that you’d want to take things slow because you don’t want to rock the boat. However, the only way your business can truly succeed is to grow. You’ll quickly become irrelevant if you don’t make a bold move to rise above the competition. Here are a few ways in which your business could…
Setting up a home business is something that most people can do these days. Maybe you have a big budget and have spent years researching what you want to sell, or perhaps you’re a student or busy parent wanting to earn some extra cash. Maybe you just want something productive to do with your spare time and have decided to set up a business on a whim. The accessibility of the internet has allowed more people than ever to be able to either set up a side hustle to earn extra money- or even quit their day job altogether and…
When you are struggling to take your business to the next level, you might be missing the necessary cash injection that is needed to improve your profitability, services, and customer offerings. Raising cash in a business with a tight budget can be challenging. You must have used up all your savings when you went out on your own, and now you don’t know where to reach out. The good news is that improving your business is one of the best investments you can make, and it delivers long term high returns, if done right. If you are struggling with finding…
If you’re looking to make more money, you’re not short of options. There are an abundance of things you can do to get more cash in your back pocket – some you will need a few skills and some spare time for, others, you don’t need to do much at all. Here are 20 ideas that can help anybody to make more money. See which of these you can use and you could have more of the green stuff in no time: #1 Ask For A Promotion Or Pay Rise One of the best things you can do to start…
One of the most stressful moments in life is when you’ve been let go from your job. That walk of shame out the exit feels like it’s never-ending, but also, panic inevitably sets in at this point. What are you going to do now? How are you going to pay the bills? But, as far as finances are concerned, you need to do the following right away… Stay Calm Yes, it’s easier said than done, but if you are offered a severance agreement, it can be tempting to sign it to minimize the pain. Instead, stay calm, and take the…