Money, money, money – it can be one of the greatest things but constant stress as well. If you need more money (which let’s face it, most of us do), then there are some very quick and easy ways of making it – they might not be the most interesting but hey, it all adds up! Making the most of the benefits of technology and making money online means you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Filling out online surveys in your spare time is an…
Money, money, money – it can be one of the greatest things but constant stress as well. If you need more money (which let’s face it, most of us do), then there are some very quick and easy ways of making it – they might not be the most interesting but hey, it all adds up! Making the most of the benefits of technology and making money online means you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Filling out online surveys in your spare time is an…
Whether you have a personal blog or a business blog, it needs to stop traffic. Literal traffic; the people who click on your blog are your traffic and you want to have those people come back again and again. But, let’s face it, if your site looks boring? No one has time for that! There are plenty of ways to make your blog look amazing and it’s exactly what you need from the piece of the internet that you have to say your bit. The thing is, not everyone out…
Whether starting your own business is something you’ve been thinking of doing for a while or if you’re just looking for some genuine ways to make a bit of extra money from home, you’re probably pretty scared to take the leap because there are definitely a lot of scams, false promises and hype out there. Everyday it seems like more and more people are calling themselves gurus and experts in things they really know very little about the thing they’re teaching, so it can be hard to know where…
Managing your business finances can be a real pain but there is no need to panic. There are a few simple ways to make your life easier while giving you a better idea of where you stand financially at the end of each month, week, or even day. Though your business budget should clearly outline all the costs you need to think about, you must ensure that you stay on top of each payment to reduce your stress and keep in the black. The more you can simplify in business,…
When it comes to your small business finances, you really need to make sure you’re handling them correctly from the get-go. Cash flow is one of the most important things you will ever master in business, so avoid the following mistakes! Failure To Have Your Business And Personal Accounts Separated Commit yourself to creating separate savings no matter how convenient it is to have everything together. Doing this right at the beginning will make it much easier to do the accounting for your business, plan for quarterly tax estimates (in…
When you work from home you get some much-needed flexibility with your work life, and can set the hours that you are going to do. But one of the other major bonuses is that you have no commute; you are already where you work when you wake up. The thing is, though, when you go to an office elsewhere, it is often purpose built for work and for doing what you need to do. When you work from home, although it can be convenient, it is still a home after…
Christmas can be an expensive time, particularly if you have many friends and family members that you hope to celebrate with. Gift-giving can be difficult when you’re trying to take care of everyone’s needs, throw a wonderful event, and maybe even book a few extra days from work to plan and organize everything. It’s not as if your life bills simply stop over the Christmas period either, so that could be called into question as something to worry about also. This is where recuperating the costs of Christmas can be…
There are a lot of similarities between a personal budget and a business budget. In a business, you can maximise your profit margins by reducing your overhead costs. And the same goes for your personal finances. If you want more available income for your future savings or luxury purchases then you should think about the way in which you spend your earnings every month. With some small changes to your lifestyle, you could massively improve your financial situation. These are the things to consider when creating a fiscally responsible personal…
Power cuts and outages are one of those things. Part of life that we never expect, but unfortunately can’t always avoid. Total and long term outages are much rarer than they once were. But, more likely in periods of poor weather and high pressure. Especially if you live or work in a more remote area. When we know that there is a storm approaching, or there’s another kind of weather warning or natural disaster to watch out for, we prepare. We stock up on the essentials, we make sure our…