There’s been no better time to start a business in history than today. The possibilities are endless, with new opportunities for startups being created all the time. It’s easier to access more customers than ever before (i.e. the entire wired world). And, it costs so little to create a new business.
Chris Guillebeau released his new book The $100 Startup on Tuesday that’s all about this topic. I received an advanced copy, and, after diving in, it’s truly a great read.
What I like most of this book is the range of real-life ideas and stories of others that it …
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The following is a guest post.
Professional Indemnity Insurance is available to protect you from the costs of defending (and perhaps settling or being ordered to compensate) cases brought by clients dissatisfied you’re your professional work.
Depending on the type of business you own, the sort of cases that might be brought against you will vary. So for example, if you were running accountancy or bookkeeping businesses, if you were to make a mistake in your advice or calculations you might cause your client to lose a significant amount of money. Your client might sue you for that money – if you have Professional Indemnity Insurance, …
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I just don’t buy into the whole “travel when you’re retired” thing. It seems like such a waste to wait my whole life to travel (and, not to be morbid, but assuming I make it to retirement age).
I just got back from my latest trip to Montreal, which was fantastic. It was my first visit, and it definitely won’t be my last.
Despite the cost $400 and the fact that I’ll soon be jobless, I took the trip on my own for a few reasons:
1) I really wanted a getaway from New Haven and
2) I wanted to …
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If you want to get right to the sale, click here to go to Only 72.
I’m writing today about the Only 72 sale. It’s 90% off over $1,000 in ebooks and guides for the entrepreneur – but only for 72 hours.
Why I’m writing a post about it
Almost 2 years ago, I began searching for a different path in life. I was frustrated with where I was headed, and I didn’t know how to get out of it. That’s when I stumbled upon a few different Ebooks about starting an online business – one of which was …
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Posted on April 30, 2012 -
I’ve been in a bit of a panic lately. I’m only a month away from quitting my job and losing my full-time income.
But while scrambling frantically to replace my full-time income, I came across this great post on Live Your Legend that’s on how to quit your job. To summarize the whole post, the takeaway: do NOTHING immediately after quitting or getting fired. At least for three weeks, according to Scott Dinsmore.
Now, I hadn’t thought about this too much before reading this post. I’d been focused on trying to replace my income right away by taking on …
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Posted on April 24, 2012 -
The following is a guest post
The most fundamental step in setting financial goals is to gain control over your daily financial affairs by setting up and sticking to a budget. Thereafter, you will need to set longer-term financial goals. At this point, you will need to build a financial safety net to ensure financial independence. You will be able to compare loans at price comparison sites but, first and foremost, it is important to set the right financial goals.
Financial planning and goal setting can be highly personalised, but it is very important not to shelve the process for …
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Posted on April 24, 2012 -
I’ve spent the past 2 years+ absorbing all the personal finance knowledge that I possibly can. Books, blogs, webinars, conferences, and more – I’ve read a ton on a wide range of topics. I don’t know everything, but I still feel like I’ve hit a knowledge peak.
Hitting a knowledge peak
In some ways, I’d like to give up my pursuit for consuming more and more financial knowledge. I feel like I’ve definitely hit the point where the return I get for time spent has neared its peak. I don’t know everything, but I do think I know more …
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Posted on April 16, 2012 -
There are productive things I could be doing instead of _____. Many things fit in that blank: watching sports, Facebook, sleeping. But there are also things that might not be a productive use of my time, and they cost money, too. I’m talking about going out to bars or restaurants, taking trips on the weekends, or other things of similar nature. I definitely wouldn’t characterize these as time wasters – I like doing all of these things and spending time socializing. But they can also get expensive and detract not only from my bank account but also from my future …
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Posted on April 10, 2012 -
The following is a guest post.
Answering the question “How to Be an Entrepreneur” is a somewhat complicated one. There’s really no simple way to answer it.
The first thing I will tell you: being an entrepreneur is easy, but being a successful entrepreneur is not.
Here’s a few simple steps to think about. It’s not everything you need to think about, but it will certainly get you on the right track.
1 – Decide what type of business you’re interested in. There’s obviously a wide range of offering in a variety of areas that you could come up …
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Posted on April 8, 2012 -
I’ll admit: I’ve had a bit of a financial reading overload lately, so I’ve pared back my writing and reading a bit. Quitting day is coming up soon, too, and I’ve been focused on the SEO with a lot of my time, too.
How do I get past the burnout? Watch money movie clips instead! Sure, most of them are fiction, but there’s still some important lessons to be found as always.
I had a little fun with a few movie clips that I think of when I think of money advice.
Making sure to get the money, not just …
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Posted on April 4, 2012 -
