If you run a business, you’ll want to make savings wherever possible, whether it’s on something big such as machinery or perhaps something smaller like stationery. Either way, if you’re finding that money’s a bit tight, you’ll want to try and cut down on your spending. If you’ve taken a look at your most recent
Stay Afloat Financially: How to Survive During the First Year in Business
By Guest Post on May 17th, 2012
The first year of running your at-home or small business can pose many financial challenges. Most business owners do well to break even during the first year, and many experience loss. Going into business for yourself, even part-time at home, is a big decision that requires careful planning. The following considerations can help you stay
Investing in a Recession
By Guest Post on May 15th, 2012
Investing in a recession might seem like a bad idea at first glance, as available money is limited and most people are scared into saving more and spending less. While this approach may help you to survive a recession, it certainly isn’t going to leave you financially better off at the other end, when the
Gloomy Climate? Worry not!
By Guest Post on May 14th, 2012
Are you being forced into borrowing because of the current gloomy economic climate? You may be facing possibilities of being made redundant or you may have already lost your job? If these questions fit your current situation, you that you need not panic or worry yourself to death. The current state of affairs may be
Lending: Borrowing from a family member
By Jay on May 7th, 2012
Let me first say that I don’t really agree with lending in any way whatsoever. Obviously a mortgage is slightly different as I’m sure very few of us have the capacity to buy a first house outright. My rather abrupt point is more specifically aimed towards borrowing money to buy something you don’t really need
Minimum wage and why you shouldn’t be on it
By Jay on May 3rd, 2012
Many people in the UK have jobs which pay only minimum wage. Whilst I don’t wish to bad mouth the jobs which these wages are tied to, I am astounded to see so many people just ‘putting up’ with the wage which they are given. Here are the current levels of minimum wage for all
Top 5 cars of 2012
By Guest Post on May 2nd, 2012
Every year, many new or updated cars are highly anticipated by motorists everywhere. People looking for new cars want the best thing that they can afford, while also wanting value for money. Although the most expensive supercars usually feature in top car lists, many people who need car valuations by Auto Trader look for more
Three pieces of free business software to help your business grow
By Guest Post on May 2nd, 2012
For owners of small businesses everywhere, the importance of keeping costs low is massive. Buying software needed to keep your operation going could cost thousands; the same goes for paying fees for accountants, designers and even for conference call services, where operators can charge you for any add-on services. Net Voucher Codes
Income Report – April 2012
By Ash on May 1st, 2012
Well, April was a nice month. I’m happy with the fact that my salary only accounted for about 72% of my income. I love this. As I further grow my income streams, I expect this number to get smaller and smaller, leaving me with an ever increasing sense of control and achievement. This number is
Becoming an employer: What you need to know
By Guest Post on April 21st, 2012
Setting up a business can be an exciting challenge, but taking on your first employees will bring new responsibilities and legal obligations that will require careful consideration before you proceed. When you’ve reached the stage of taking on your first employees your initial consideration will need to be the type of worker most suitable for
