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How Do You Survive When Your Business Isn’t Profitable at the Start?

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I would advise any entrepreneur—but especially those starting a business for the first time —to create a personal budget. With that in mind, put these smart budget practices in place before you face any lean times: 1. The good news is that you can make a salary even if your business isn’t profitable.

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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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The timeline of a long-term goal generally isn’t strict, giving you plenty of time to review and adjust your goals as you go. While still making the minimum payment on all of your debt, focus on paying down high-interest debts first using extra funds in your budget. The good news?

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Finding a Voice in the Future of Work

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In the cold twice-daily budget meeting room, our no-nonsense beat editor called on each reporter to boldly lay out their soul—er, story idea—for review. Hint: it goes way beyond salary and PTO. Let’s just say I didn’t spend a lot of time striking up conversations with strangers or chatting up the police desk.

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7 Types of Competitive Advantages and How to Develop Yours

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If your budget is too limited to offer competitive salaries, what other perks do you offer ? As a personal example, I had a client who offered two night classes with equal marketing budgets. The client reaction was to pour nearly all of the marketing budget into the failed offering rather than grow the successful one.

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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

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Estimated budget: An estimated budget is also essential for any new business. The founders should form the organization as soon as possible, but the application can take months for the IRS to review and approve. Will the treasurer be able to oversee the money, including finding someone to prepare the annual tax return?

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

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This type of promotion saves the company money, but can be frustrating for employees who understandably expect a higher salary for their hard work in their new role. The key here is to keep your word, set a clear timeline, and provide a salary increase as soon as there is room in the budget.

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Understanding how to project financials for a startup business

Workplace Insight

They feed into each other and inform critical decisions such as budgeting, pricing, and funding needs. It plays a crucial role in your startup’s strategic planning and management by helping you budget effectively, prepare for potential financial risks, and organize your funding strategy. Lastly, include your cash flow projection.