Business & Finance

Did you know more than 15% of the UK’s working population are self-employed? That’s around one-in-six people working for themselves. As the nation’s self-employed population continues to rise, with more professionals taking it upon themselves to improve their work-life balance by finding their own work, mortgage lenders are becoming more attuned to the needs of self-employed mortgage applicants. [Read more…] about Top Tips for Self-Employed Professionals Seeking a Mortgage

Millions upon millions of Americans lost their jobs in March 2020, when the United States began its meager fight against COVID-19. Though a financial aid package from the Federal Government helped to mitigate the mass unemployment with stimulus checks and boosted unemployment payments, many people are continuing to suffer financial hardship as a result of the crisis. [Read more…] about What to Do With Your Money Now That You Have a Job

How would you report your small business to be doing these days?

If you say improvement is in order, especially when it comes to finances, any plan to achieve it?

One thing you never want to do as an owner is leave your company in a precarious financial position. [Read more…] about 3 Signs Your Small Biz Needs a Financial Boost

How successful would you say your company is these days?

If success is not what you want it to be, now would be a good time to work on positioning your brand for better days ahead.

For you to do such a thing, what steps might you need to take moving forward? [Read more…] about Position Your Company for More Success

So, you’re ready to buy your first home. While it’s an exciting feeling it can also be intimidating. Applying for a home loan, saving up for a down payment, and searching for the right house are just some of the new challenges you’ll encounter as you move through the process.

However, while it might be your first home-buying experience, there have been many people before you who have faced the same obstacles to find their dream home and successfully enter the world of homeownership. Now’s your chance, and to help you avoid common home-buying mistakes, we’ve compiled a list of what not to do and some helpful tips to make your experience easier. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers and Mistakes to Avoid

The year 2020 has been a roller coaster ride for most. People that thought they were settled with a fancy job that paid their bills and got them some extra cash for savings were hit the most by the outbreak of a global pandemic. A crisis is always accompanied by a range of startling realizations, the most profound being: you cannot survive with a single income stream. [Read more…] about Forex For Beginners: 4 Tips To Stay Ahead Of New Competitors

Your small business started as a seed of a great idea that you watered and cared for, until it grew into a full-fledged operation. That’s certainly an achievement to celebrate!

After you’re done reveling in this milestone, it’s time to look ahead. Now, it’s time to focus solely on growth.

[Read more…] about 5 Tips for Growing a Small Business

So, you’re starting your own business. You have an idea, funding, and after all your hard work, you’ve finally got your company up and running. But you may be wondering: how do I keep it running?

At this point, you’re going to need an air-tight budget. After all, you can’t keep making your products, employing your team, or running advertisements if you have no money to back it up. [Read more…] about How to Create a Financial Budget for Your Business

Whether you’ve been living above your means or you’ve simply run into hard times, if you have debt, you probably want to get out of it.

Not only do you want to get out of debt, but you want to get out of debt fast. Although stabilizing your financial situation can take time, there are several ways to start seeing results faster. Since no one wants to spend years struggling to make ends meet, check out the best ways to get out of debt in a hurry! [Read more…] about 4 Ways to Get Out of Debt Faster

Whether you envision spending more time with your family, reigniting your love of painting, or traveling the world, retirement is a chance to reinvent your day-to-day routine. This is a time to explore your passions without being hampered by financial concerns. Once you’ve been planning your ideal retirement for years, it can be hard to create concrete monetary goals. [Read more…] about How to Make Your Dream Retirement Become a Reality