article thumbnail

From the Archives: The Ultimate Cost of Penny-Pinching

Success

He believes that a suit of clothes and a necktie should be worn until they are threadbare. He would never think of inviting a customer or a prospective customer to a luncheon, or of offering to pay his car fare (if he happened to be traveling with him). False economy has cost this man very dear.

Clothes 246
article thumbnail

6 Real-Life Budgeting Tips to Save More Money

Success

And I travel abroad every three months. Some of the highest-quality clothes and shoes in my closet have cost less than a latté. But I’m shocked when I see the cost of certain treatments and hair cuts. To put it simply, you can get your hair done professionally for the cost of a tip. I make an average salary.

Budget 290
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Worried About Ever-Increasing Prices? 5 Ways to Reduce Your Utility Bills

Success

Prices for things like groceries, gas and travel are on the rise , and so are energy costs. This tip might cost you a bit of cash upfront but will save you money over the long haul. Don’t wash clothes in hot water. Consider washing your clothes in warm or cold water, which is a twofold saving.

Clothes 249
article thumbnail

Designer Michael Costello Aims to Empower Women Through Fashion

Success

It literally costs nothing to do something nice to put a smile on someone’s face. The item of clothing I can’t live without is… a black, well-fitting blazer. When I need a creative spark, I… travel. I had been a fan of hers since I was a kid, and she had inspired so many of my designs when I was just starting out as a designer.

article thumbnail

Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

Success

Stonehouse explains it’s also costs associated with flights, transportation, meals, parking, interview wardrobe, devices on which to conduct a remote interview and more. Here’s how to identify and determine which costs are reasonable requests. In fact, candidates paying for that on their own is a “huge red flag,” he warns.

article thumbnail

Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

The rise in working remotely comes with several costs, which include internet subscriptions, computers and office equipment, home office furniture, security, insurance, and software. There are various models that companies are using to cover these costs of working remotely. What are the costs associated with working remotely?

Expenses 317
article thumbnail

Tips for Female Travelers (Safety and Bonus Travel Tips)

Office Dynamics

Women Traveling Alone Should Enjoy Themselves. Traveling alone has many benefits. I have been traveling for business for 25 years and 90% of the time, I travel alone. Most of my work as a female professional speaker and corporate trainer takes me across the United States with little international travel (by choice).

Travel 100