• Achievement Entrepreneur Money
    Finance

    Ways to Finance a Home-Based Business

    Before starting a home-based business or a small startup, you must have sufficient capital on hand to purchase anything essential you need to start offering your products or services to the consumers. Things like physical office location, necessary equipment, business website, and other office supplies are the basic business overheads that a business needs to pay on a regular basis in order to streamline business processes and operations. Home-based businesses usually have fewer financing choices because most don’t have enough to qualify for a loan from the bank. Fortunately, there is a variety of small business financing options out there that small startups and home-based businesses can assume to meet…

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    Finance

    Why a Business Bank Account Is Essential

    For any business or individual, it is vital to keep on top of your finances. A solid understanding of figures, incoming capital and outgoing expenditures is the basis of day-to-day living. In the very technological age we live in, physical cash is beginning to fade out of everyday use. Banking has been around for years, however it is still the future.

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    General Education

    8 Reasons Why Education Is the Key to Success

    Education is so integral to how society functions, and how you live your life. This is for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact that education is the key to all future success, and in most cases the more you learn and know, the more successful you will be. Why is this, and what is it about learning that makes you more likely to be successful in whatever endeavor you decide to move onto? Read on to find out more.

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    General Law

    Why Law Firms Struggle With Marketing (and How to Succeed)

    To succeed, law firms need to attract new clients, and the only reliable way to ensure a steady stream of new, interested parties is through marketing and advertising. Unfortunately, most law firms struggle with marketing. They don’t know which strategies to use, they aren’t sure if their strategies are working, or they end up spending lots of money with no real measurable return. So why is it that so many law firms struggle with marketing, and what can they do to succeed? Lack of Expertise First, law firms tend to have limited marketing expertise. Their leadership and staff members have a background in law and/or business, and may be exceptional…

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    Accounting,  Corporate Law,  Finance

    Which Entrepreneurs Need to Fill Out an ITIN Application?

    Many entrepreneurs aspire to start a small business in a country outside of their own. However, to start a business in the United States, you typically need a social security number (SSN) to get started. An individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) is an alternative to an SSN for foreign entrepreneurs who may not meet the requirements to get an SSN. An ITIN will allow you to file income tax returns, start a business in the US, and apply for small business financing. You can learn more about ITIN in this Camino Financial post. Let’s take a look at who needs to fill out an ITIN application and how it can…

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    Engineering

    Car Buying Tips for First Time Buyers

    Getting your first car can be an intimidating process. You need to find a vehicle that suits your needs, fits your budget, and isn’t going to fall apart the minute you drive it off the lot. Rather than simply going in blind, it can be extremely beneficial to do some basic homework before you head off to the nearest dealer. Here are a handful of the most important things you’re going to want to keep in mind as you set about the search for your first car.

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    Finance

    5 Signs That You Need a Maid

    If you’re a busy professional and can’t find the time to take care of your home, you might need to find a maid service. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you need to be wealthy to afford a maid. But that’s just not true. Millions of couples and families around the globe take advantage of their services each year. Here are five signs that you should consider finding a maid. 1. You work long hours Some people leave the house in the early morning and return again after dark. Long hours and a busy work lifestyle are often unavoidable. But at the same time, your home gets neglected. Forgetting…

  • Achievement Entrepreneur Money
    Finance

    5 Smart Ways to Recognize a Winning Entrepreneur Worth Investing In

    There are tons of entrepreneurs these days, spurred on by the success of TV shows like Shark Tank. It seems nobody wants to work for others anymore. With so many people actively building businesses, it’s not always obvious which investments are best. It Takes New Ideas to Make Money Investing in a new idea offers potentially high returns. “Me-too” style businesses can make money, but they face enormous levels of competition. If you’re looking for a business model to invest money in, it should have a high return and be unique enough to repel competition. This investment fact is why the famous investment “sharks” on TV always want to know…