There are a few things that you should know about the Buy Now, Pay Later feature from Apple. The plan is pretty simple where your total purchase price is divided into four equal payments and there is no interest or…

Many businesses have been greatly affected by the labor shortage and have had a difficult time securing enough staff to keep up with demand. With school being out for the summer, now is a great time for businesses to hire…

Mental health has been a major buzz topic in today’s workplace. In an interview with Fast Company, businesswoman Ariana Huffington highlighted the importance of employers taking into account the mental health of their employees. She notes that today’s workforce is…

In a leaked recording, Elon Musk can be heard telling SpaceX employees that the Starlink satellite internet business won’t go public until 2025 at the earliest. In 2019, Musk told employees that a Starlink spinoff and IPO might happen in…

Small business owners need to buy liability insurance. There are are two types: general and professional. General liability is a necessity. It covers medical expenses, property damage, and legal fees. In addition, it covers false advertising and personal liability (e.g.,…

Due to increased costs, restaurant owners are being forced to increase their prices, which is affecting business lunch eaters. Lunchflation is a newly coined term that refers to the increase in food prices at lunchtime. With labor and ingredients becoming…

Social media influencers have become much more popular during the recent years and some of them are able to make a living just by promoting posts. When you hire an influencer you want to make sure that they are related…

Rising gasoline prices have caused the IRS to raise the standard mileage deduction rate. Starting on July 1 and ending at the close of the 2022, the per mile rate will jump from 58.5 cents to 62.5 cents for business…

Believe it or not, there is a difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant. A bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining financial inforamtion and recording daily transactions. An accountant on the other hand is more responsible for generating reports and talking…

There are many different marketing rules that some entrepreneurs will swear by. One of those is that you have to be able to grab someones attention. If you aren’t able to grab their attention then you will never be able…

In his new book The Illusion of Control, Jon Danielsson is about our love-hate relationship with finance. For an economy to grow, banks need to accept the right amount of risk. The problem is, no one knows what that level…

Small business owners often feel swamped with menial tasks. Although, many of these tasks are essential for success in the business world, and most take less than an hour to complete. For example, it’s essential to apply for an Employer…

Although remote work has risen over the years, the average cost of flights has remained relatively consistent since 2019. Savvy travelers know that the cheapest days of the week to fly are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as they are typically the…

There are several features associated with credit cards that are valuable incentives for new applicants. For those people who already have a credit card, there could also be offers or rewards that they could be using. If you want to…

Digital nomad visas are spiking due to workers being freed from having to work in the office. Such visas pave the way for remote workers to work and live legally in a certain country over time periods spanning from one…

Steve Jobs was known a a tough taskmaster, but he also could be very encouraging. Is encouragement beneficial? A 2018 study from Drexel University concluded that “facile encouragement” isn’t useful. The problem with simply telling someone that they can do…

In 2012, I got my dream job at Google, but it turned out to be difficult. I worked 14-hour days in between a long commute. A break due to unplanned surgery put me behind in my work and forced me…

A great cover letter can be beneficial by making a good impression on hiring decision-makers. The goal should be to connect with the reader and find a common link. While the resume presents an overview of your skills and employment…

Twitter has agreed to meet Elon Musk’s request to see its full data stream. Musk has raised questions about false accounts and spambots on the social media site. Twitter has claimed they represent less than 5% of users, but Musk…

There are many advantages to operating a virtual business, such as less expensive overhead costs and more flexibility in your working hours. However, challenges also exist and one of the major issues that shouldn’t be overlooked is communication. A few…