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Community college likely part of students’ long-term financial plan
Advances in relationships between community colleges and residents are creating connections that have led public leaders to suggest receiving an associate’s degree as sound financial investment advice for young scholars.
Is “bring a pet to work day” profitable for business?
Businesses across the country are warming up to the idea of letting interaction with pets be a normal part of the work day, but does it show positive results for a company’s financial plan?
Baylor study’s financial investment advice: Hire honest employees
If a business owner recognizes one of four personality traits Geoffrey James of Inc Magazine categorizes as manipulative in employees, a recent study shows she can attribute low performance ratings to their dishonesty and should add a revamp in hiring practices to her business’ financial plan.
Inspiration is everywhere for new business opportunities
While many are hopeful to start their own companies for a variety of reasons, sources say the inspiration required before work can be done is present in countless future entrepreneurs.
In retirement financial plan, responsibility is up to business owner
Men and women in charge of their own companies eventually are responsible for providing themselves and a dedicated workforce with the necessary resources for success after retirement.
Community reserves are top choice for small business banking in NY
In the past several years, despite community banks’ comparatively low funds, more than half of small companies in the state have chosen to lend from smaller local banks.
A strong financial plan can make non-profit work most effective
Inc Magazine has financial tips for non-profit organizations that may seem unlike the cause-driven business’ nature: The news source insists that making money, often in ways one would not directly relate to altruism, is essential for these types of companies and the communities they impact.
Independent adults are built from their first days, studies show
The success of a business owner's financial plan and overall leadership often begins from the very start of life, according to Carol S. Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University.
For better networking, get to know the four office personalities
Ivan Misner highlights four types of office personalities which any business owner could benefit from identifying in the workplace, as doing so can make the difference between a boss and a professional connector.
Starting a business takes time, money and patience for new entrepreneurs
Starting a business can be a long and difficult ordeal. Still, even in areas that are difficult to work with, businesses must be started, and resources are available to potential entrepreneurs.
Embracing community means lasting business for young entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs are being primed for success in various ways, sources report. As a restaurant owned by young businessmen in Boston grows and teens plan the future of California, the next generation of business leaders is already getting started.
Defining leadership in the office and on the field
Leadership and management skills are often combined in the character of small business owners, but those aspects of a show-runner may need to be utilized at different times according to one business expert.
Kentucky moves to make local business international commodity
Small businesses in Kentucky are getting a boost with financial investment advice and more from the state's Cabinet for Economic Development (CED) next month. The agency has hopes that local businesses will leave the "Kentucky: Here We Grow" seminar more able to market themselves far beyond the local community – one initiative is to help Kentucky's small businesses reach customers all over the globe.
The financial plan couples must work out before marriage
Not everyone has a celebrity-sized wallet, but Fox Business says the current trend in later marriages means brides and grooms-to-be have enough equity to at least think about a prenuptial agreement.
Small business beats competition in war for better wages
Legislators in Washington, D.C. have proposed an act that would require higher wages for the largest tier of retailers. According to the Washington Business Journal, the Large Retailer Accountability Act would set standards for what are commonly termed "big box" stores.
Investing in happiness
For success in 2013, follow this financial investment advice: Make your employees happier. Small Business Computing claims that an increase in profits is likely.
Is mobile banking the future of financial management?
Last week, Wired Magazine covered the unveiling of a new mobile-only bank. This branchless institution has the industry wondering if exclusively mobile financial services are models for the future, which would be a huge change not just for business but for society as a whole.
One year to healthcare reform: A guide for businesses
U.S. citizens have one year to prepare for a big wave of healthcare reform policies to take effect, including changes to eligibility and public access.
Post-grads: Now is the time to save
Oprah Magazine regular and financial tips authority Suze Orman has one thing to say to post-graduates: "You absolutely must… save for retirement."
Raising prices can help – not hurt – your business
Business owners have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to daily operations. It may seem like setting prices for products or services is a major factor, and it is – but not necessarily in the way many entrepreneurs think.
The family-business balancing act
Running a business can be just as stressful as it is rewarding. Having a family leads to similar ups and downs. Unfortunately, stress often wins when the two overlap.
Bad customers: Who they are and how to lose them
The saying goes that "the customer is always right," but in reality, saying goodbye to bad clients often leads businesses to better pastures.
The advantages of backing away from technology in business
Businesses often manage finances through the slew of tech tools offered through Microsoft Office and Mac applications, but could such a reliance on computers be a disadvantage?
Getting through the flu
A business' financial plan rarely includes the loss of 20 employees in the same department over the same week – but it should.
The basics of credit unions
Credit unions today are the unsung establishments of financial services.
Two paths to building mobile apps for small business
Many small businesses catering to smartphone-loving demographics have considered developing mobile apps for consumer use. Doing so can provide an integral break in today's business environment, and for many, the key to moving forward is understanding the best option for mobile development.
Improve online marketing and SEO presence without breaking the bank
The movement toward mobileand cloud computing is making corporate financial officers wonder where their marketing teams are taking all their money.
Family tax season should start now
An IRS moratorium on tax filings is in effect until the end of January, so now is a perfect time for families to get their forms together and start figuring out how to proceed with the process.
Smart investing tips from your cat
If you don't own a cat, you might want to get one, and then move with it.
Tax season has come again
It's that time of year again, when HR management gets inundated with update, alteration and other requests for tax documents required for annual filings.
Making better money choices for security’s sake
The modern information landscape invites people to go online, share their most intimate thoughts, put up pictures of the places they go and what they do there, but this environment may not be a good one for a financial plan.
Planning for the most expensive journey
The cost associated with death is not just emotional – it can be a huge financial burden, too.
Recovering from fiscal cliff still posing significant problem to small business
The close of 2012 brought a lot of indecision and economic questions to the business world, and investors with trepidation about what the future would bring were reticent with financial plans.
Financial services industry could see increased IT attention
Like many facets of the digital world, banking has taken to higher levels of access and applicability by moving to more modern infrastructure.
Start 2013 on solid financial footing
New Year’s resolutions are promises people make themselves at the start of the year that most jokingly say will never come to fruition.
Fiscal cliff could still have far-reaching repercussions
Some firms may feel that they’ve made it to the far side of the fiscal cliff scare and seen the worst of it.
Investing insights for the future
There are a lot of concerns circulating about federal tax changes, global economic stability and the overall United States job market.
Upgrading existing financial services and solutions
Keeping up with modern trends, current market signs and formulating advertising strategies that apply to today’s customer desires requires economic insight and the most up-to-date software deployments.
Different kinds of corporations help specific companies
In light of the fiscal cliff deal, some tax cuts from the Bush era will remain in place, while other rates will increase and others will change only if income of individual filers changes.
What the fiscal cliff means for private citizens
The United States government has managed to pass a provisional bill to protect the public from plunging over the fiscal cliff, but not everyone has dodged a bullet in this respect when it comes to financial plans.
So you survived the fiscal cliff – now what?
Leading up to 2013, firms of all sizes were concerned about what would happen to their existing financial plans if the United States went over the fiscal cliff at the start of the new year.
Putting a house in order helps keep money tidy
Some people are comfortable in a messy living environment, but this situation isn’t ideal for fostering a healthy financial plan.
Financial tips for single parent households
Running a home and caring for children can be hard enough when juggling a job on top of everything else, but coming up with a working financial plan can be more difficult when there’s only one parent running the show.
Finding work in winter that’s not just seasonal
Starting a career search in November or December could be difficult for many, regardless if it’s a first job right out of college, returning to the workforce after a hiatus or the result of a layoff.
The difference between male and female financial plans
The old stereotype regarding the differences between men and women is true when it comes to financial plan scenarios, with everything from aggressive tendencies to openness to advice lining up just as many experts felt they would prior to conducting a number of studies.
Is your money doing enough?
Small businesses don’t always remain the size at which they began, unless they have a weak financial plan.
Budgeting money for holiday financial success
It’s easy to spend too much during the holidays, especially if consumers aren’t planning ahead for the shopping season.
Online strategies that go beyond Facebook
There is a swell in the number of companies trying to make the biggest impression on the online community, hoping to pull in advertising and revenue from competitors and become meccas for internet shopping.
Making use of safe online banking options
There’s been a lot of talk about whether the internet is a safe place to monitor bank balances or open an account.
Coming up with a financial plan for next year
The Christmas season is one of joy and togetherness, but for some people, it’s also one of economic hardship and difficulties.