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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

brokerage accounts, selling a second car or hobby equipment, potentially downsizing, etc.)? How much debt do I have (credit cards, student loans, car loans, mortgages, etc.)? What are my basic monthly living expenses (including food, shelter, health insurance, utilities, phone, transportation and childcare)?

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Even Processing Credit Cards Can Be Paperless

Eco-Office Gals

Not having a method to accept payments from these cards could cost you sales. However, you don’t have to be drawn into a merchant account for credit card processing that uses paper receipts, a bulky device at the register and paper monthly reports sent to you in the mail. photo by: 401(K) 2013. Guest Post Paperless'

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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Maybe you dream of attending drama school one day or purchasing recording equipment to help with your podcasting side gig (don’t we all?). This goal is more expensive than I’d like to admit, so I strategically plan for those purchases by saving for them on a monthly basis. For me, this is collecting limited-release sneakers.

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What Are Merchant Cash Advance “Double Fees”- and How Can You Avoid Them?

Small Business CEO

If your company does a considerable amount of its business in credit card and debit card sales, the chances are that you’ve already heard about merchant cash advances. These types of loans are especially common for restaurants and retail stores. …

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Finance for Recruitment Entrepreneurs

Recruit CRM

Profit & Loss Statement: Unlike the balance sheet with is a record of assets and liabilities on a given date , the profit and loss statement is computed for a specific period (Monthly, quarterly, yearly) and is a statement of revenues earned by the company and the expenses made(to earn that revenue). Expense) in $. Travel Expenses.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

But I live and work in less than 200 square feet -- so I don't have the room for a lot of equipment. When I'm done with different things (income & expenses), I make sure to update my spreadsheet right away. Coordinating equipment requests and advancing concerts with vendors overseas was a nightmare. Find here: steph.bz/lykBrJ.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Success

I’m no stranger to setting lofty money goals : At 9 years old I became cognizant of the idea of college—a seemingly far-off milestone that my parents described as “important” and “expensive”—and decided I needed to proactively save money for my college education. Get familiar with your finances. One of my favorite tools is the “Money Date.”