Sep 10, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Having a vehicle is key to survival for many Americans. They need cars for running errands, going to work and for a sense of personal security. These tools are expensive, however, and represent a long term financial commitment should they ever need repairs or...
Aug 20, 2012 | Running Your Business
Making money is the bottom line of every business both figuratively and literally. It's not as simple as setting up a financial plan that puts you in the black every month. You need to be able to listen to customers, track production costs, monitor inventory and...
Aug 9, 2012 | Community and Family
There is a popular misconception that, when the neighborhood starts to sour financially, so do all the home prices in the area. A single foreclosure can certainly cause damage to the owner, but what actually are the repercussions to surrounding properties? Don't...
Jul 20, 2012 | Running Your Business
There has always been the myth of the glass ceiling in a person's career, the point at which they can go no higher in a certain position, company or path. For women it's said that limit is much lower on average than it is for men, but as to whether that's due to old...
Jul 5, 2012 | Running Your Business
There's no such thing as somebody who is great at everything. Small business owners need to understand this and come up with strategies to circumvent weaknesses within the workforce so they don't come back to haunt them later. Hiring people with strengths to match...