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Choosing a Name for Your Business or Product
Choosing a Name for Your Business or Product What is it? Naming your business or product is an important marketing decision. The name you choose will position your business or product in people’s minds, affect the image you project, and have a major impact on your success. Your corporation must… Read More
The Business Plan
The Business Plan What is a business plan? Essentially, a business plan is the management and financial blueprint of your company. It is meant to serve as both your business guide and as a tool to help you attract investors. The plan should be comprehensive yet concise. It should explain… Read More
Starting a Business – Research the Competition
Researching the Competition Why should you research the competition? It’s better to know what you’re up against Experienced runners try to avoid looking back so they won’t see the competition gaining on them. As a prospective business owner, however, it’s better to know what you’re up against. You must understand… Read More
Starting or Buying a Business
Starting or Buying a Business Planning for your own business Before you start your own business or buy an existing business, you should do some initial planning. You may have already decided what type of business you want–your own restaurant, retail outlet, service, or manufacturing plant. You need to choose… Read More
How to Cut Costs if You’re Spending Too Much
How to Cut Costs if You’re Spending Too Much How do you cut costs if you’re spending too much? No matter how tightly you try to control your spending or how strictly you follow your spending plan, at some point you are likely to wonder how you can cut… Read More
Understanding Your Paycheck
Understanding Your Paycheck Congratulations! You’ve just landed a new job. Here are some important things to be aware of before you receive your first paycheck. When will I receive my paycheck? How often will you be paid? Typically, your payday will depend on the company you work for… Read More
Changing Jobs? Know Your 401(k) Options
Changing Jobs? Know Your 401(k) Options If you’ve lost your job, or are changing jobs, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) plan account. It’s important to understand your options. What will I be entitled to? If you leave your job (voluntarily or involuntarily), you’ll be entitled… Read More
Starting a New Career
Starting a New Career Introduction Downsizing is one reason you may be seeking a new career. Reaching a professional plateau is another. The fact is, many people change careers, sometimes more than once. With proper planning, you can start a fulfilling new career without sacrificing your financial security. Assessing your… Read More
Debt Management Is Part Of Your Mental Health
Debt Management What is debt management? As a modern consumer, you need credit. When you were growing up, you may have heard your parents or grandparents say, “If you can’t pay for it with cash, then you can’t afford to buy it.” That may have been sound advice 40 or… Read More
Estimating Your Retirement Income Needs
Estimating Your Retirement Income Needs You know how important it is to plan for your retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income you’ll need to fund your retirement. That’s not as easy as it sounds, because retirement planning is… Read More