The best defense against debt and finding yourself falling deeper and deeper in your finances is saving money. Saving money is by far the best tool you have at your disposal to achieve financial freedom in your life. Sadly, in the past 50 years the amount of money people have saved has steadily fallen to the point where it is today, where people aren't saving money anymore, but spending more than they actually have.The first step towards saving...more
Cleaning franchises are a popular choice amongst UK Franchise seekers - however with so many available it can be hard to know which one is the right opportunity for you. When considering a franchise you need to be short listing several for evaluation before finally making your choice and this is no different with cleaning franchises. The following are good steps to follow to help you purchase the right franchise for you. Remembering, with the...more
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Technology companies leveraging outsourced product development to reduce product development costs are leveraging outsourced R&D to generate additional revenues with higher innovation yields at faster time-to-marketOutsourcing Product Development offers a plethora of benefits. While this is an established fact and is well known; a better...more
Have you ever tried to get a loan, buy a car, get a job or rent an apartment? If the answer to that is yes you're probably already familiar with your FICO score. It's the three digit number that credit reporting agencies use to rate your credit and, by default, tell lenders, employers and landlords how reliable a risk you really are.No, it's not...more
Some people's lives begin to sound like a Soap Opera because there have been so many extenuating circumstances. Nobody's perfect. But nobody wants to hear about your problems and baggage either. Especially in the job interview. The following is some advice to handle those tricky situations when interviewing that may be difficult to talk about let alone explain.Returning To The Workforce After An Extended Absence.1. Be able to tell the interviewer why you have decided that now is the time for you to return to the work force - why now?Have a prepared convincing statement about your goals or intentions of remaining in the work force after being away for a period of time - this is best done by scripting and practicing your answer so that you feel confident saying it in the interview.2. Make sure that you are up-to-date on changes that have occurred in your field in your absence.You might consider taking a brush up class or course. It is important that you be able to show that you can "hit the ground running," particularly with so many candidates to choose from in this economy.3. Do some research, using the internet to discover what is required in the type of position you are...more
The transitional period of returning to work after a prolonged period of sickness absence can be daunting for the employee AND their line manager - especially where the ill health revolved around a 'stress at work' issue. Coming to terms with changes...more
In Part One of this article series, I described the current situation with how customers are feeling vulnerable: Now more than ever, your customers are being bombarded by competitive offers and even some of your most loyal customers are actually...more
Businesses arise when entrepreneurs identify wants or needs and create products or services to fill them. This means doing ongoing market research. Here are some of the free research tools that are easily accessible on the internet, and which are...more
As a lender, I wish we could approve every loan application that hit our table; unfortunately it's not possible. We deal with mostly very small businesses seeking small loans, usually less than $250,000. Lending to inexperienced, new business owners...more
A leveraged buyout (LBO) occurs when a financial sponsor gains a controlling interest in a firm's equity and where a major % (percentage) of the buying value is financed through borrowing. The possessions of the obtained firm are often used as...more
With each day's headlines announcing new corporate layoffs, rising unemployment rates, and an increasingly volatile stock market, it may seem counterintuitive for businesses to place much, if any, importance on hiring new employees. However, for...more