Decisions are very vital in your early career – the decision to build a certain career path, pursue graduate studies or professional certifications, buy a car, choose between a need and a want, throw a bursting or a private party or the decision to start a new business and/or quit your 9–5 job. Decisions are…
Whether you are looking to start a business as a side hustle or to replace your full-time job, there are thousands of ways to start a profitable business at-home. Here are 12 home business ideas to start: Virtual assistant business A virtual assistant (VA) helps other business owners and executives handle some of the tasks…
Starting and growing a small business is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. It’s a path that presents both opportunities and obstacles, but with the right strategies in place, your chances of success can be significantly enhanced. I will explore five crucial strategies that every small business entrepreneur should consider. 1. Reinvest every dollar…
As we look towards the future of work in 2024, I believe soft skills will be the most sought-after skill by employers. From nurturing soft skills for future success to preparing for AI proficiency, discover the key skills these leaders are focusing on and how their organizations are preparing to identify and nurture these skills…
Fintech applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning range from task automation and fraud detection to chatbot assistants. According to Insider Intelligence’s AI in Banking survey, 80% of banks are quite aware of the potential advantages that artificial intelligence (AI) can offer. Increased user acceptance, evolving legal frameworks, and technology advancements will expedite the…
Your possibilities for business financing are influenced by the five C’s of credit: character, cash flow, capital, conditions, and collateral Many lenders employ a framework known as the “five C’s,” or characteristics of credit, to assess possible small-business borrowers. These criteria are character, capacity, capital, conditions, and collateral. Your eligibility for small-business loans is influenced…
I plan to cut back on dining out and internet shopping. I also suggested using a cash-back credit card and weighing intake against outflow. Every year at the end of the year, I audit my expenditures and search for ways to improve my financial practices in order to increase my savings the following year. I…
Many business owners launch new ventures while juggling full-time employment. You have to prioritise your tasks when working on building a new business and have a limited amount of time. What is the one thing that should get done first when you have limited time to work on your business or side hustle? Build an…
The decision to buy an existing business or start your own involves a thorough assessment of multiple factors, each carrying its own set of advantages and challenges. Buying an Existing Business: PROS 1. Established Operations: One of the primary advantages of buying an existing business is that it usually comes with established operations. This includes…
As an Investor, here are some tips I wish I knew earlier in my investing journey. The most important of them all for me was overlooking fees. And this cut very deeply into my Return on investment (ROI). I don’t want you making the same mistakes I made and thus I’ve put together this list…